Large, long-legged migratory bird native to North America, characterized by distinctive gray plumage and complex social behaviors
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Wetlands, grasslands, prairie regions, marshes, and agricultural landscapes across North America, ranging from Canada to Mexico
Ecological Role
Critical ecosystem engineers, dispersing seeds, controlling insect and small animal populations, and serving as important indicator species for wetland health
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Predominantly gray plumage, some populations with rusty brown coloration from iron-rich soil minerals
- LIMBS WINGS Long gray legs, powerful flight muscles, broad wings for long-distance migration
- HEAD SENSORY Red forehead patch, elongated beak for probing ground, excellent binocular vision
- BODY STRUCTURE Height: 0.8-1.2 m, Wingspan: 1.8-2.3 m, Weight: 3.5-6.5 kg, Slender body with long neck and legs
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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