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Home > Our animal species > Birds > Red-crowned Crane Red-crowned Crane
Order : Gruiformes Family : Gruidae Diet : This omnivorous bird has a varied diet: insects, aquatic invertebrates, fish, amphibians, rodents, reeds or rushes, grass, corn, berries and other plant forms. Reproduction : It nests and lays its eggs in spring and summer, once the male and female have reached the age of 2 ½. The couple incubates and protects 2 eggs for 29-34 days. Generally only one nestling survives. The youngsters fledge 75-95 days after hatching. Lifespan : In the wild, from 30 years; in captivity, from 50 to 60 years. Predators : Few predators, since the crane takes flight rapidly and defends itself with its sharp-edged beak. Human beings remain its major predator. Status : Endangered, mainly because of the degradation of the wetlands and agricultural and industrial development.
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