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Home > Our animal species > Birds > Sandhill Crane Sandhill Crane
Order : Gruiformes Family : Gruidae Diet : Omnivore, feeding on roots, shoots, seeds, berries, and small prey including insects, amphibians, fish, reptiles and mammals. Reproduction : Sexually mature at four years. Mating and egg laying occurs between late April and July. The 2 eggs are incubated by both the male and the female for 32 days. The young fledge after 90 days. Lifespan : Up to 18 years in the wild and 30 years in captivity. Predators : Coyotes, bobcats and golden eagles; eggs and/or young may also be taken by gray wolves, corvidae, raccoons and certain birds of prey. Status : Not at risk.
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