Large migratory bird species widely distributed across Eurasia, characterized by long legs, elegant posture, and distinctive trumpeting calls.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Diverse wetland environments including marshes, bogs, taiga, forest-tundra ecotones, agricultural landscapes, and seasonal grasslands across Europe and Asia
Ecological Role
Critical ecosystem engineers and seed dispersers, contributing to landscape biodiversity and functioning as important indicator species for wetland conservation
Morphology
SKIN COATGray feather plumage with darker flight feathers, minimal sexual dimorphism in coloration
LIMBS WINGSLong, powerful legs adapted for wading, broad wings enabling long-distance migration, capable of sustained flight at altitudes up to 8,000 meters
HEAD SENSORYGray plumage, red crown patch, sharp binocular vision, highly developed auditory capabilities
BODY STRUCTUREHeight 100-120 cm, wingspan 180-220 cm, weight 4-6 kg, slender body with long neck and legs
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Andreas Trepte
