04. Grey Crowned Crane
Golden-Crowned Head, Dancing Bird
The Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is a member of the crane family that primarily inhabits Africa. It is known for the golden feathers that crown its head. Highly social, the Grey Crowned Crane often performs a courtship dance to find a mate or strengthen bonds within its group.
Unlike most cranes that cannot perch in trees, the Grey Crowned Crane is an exception.
Its well-developed hind toe allows it to perch and even sleep in trees.
Its well-developed hind toe allows it to perch and even sleep in trees.
Balearica regulorum
Grey Crowned Crane
Grey Crowned Crane
Grey Crowned Crane
It is an omnivore, feeding on insects, grains, frogs, and snakes.
In West Africa, it sometimes helps control agricultural pests by
digging in fields for food.
The Grey Crowned Crane is classified as an endangered species.
It is listed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List and protected under CITES Appendix II.
At Seoul Zoo, a Grey Crowned Crane chick was born in 2024—the first in six years.
Let's cheer for the chick to grow up healthy!
It is listed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List and protected under CITES Appendix II.
At Seoul Zoo, a Grey Crowned Crane chick was born in 2024—the first in six years.
Let's cheer for the chick to grow up healthy!
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