Wattled Crane
Bugeranus carunculatus
About the Wattled Crane
Geographic Range:
Class: Aves
Order: Gruifomes
Family: Gruidae
Genus: Bugeranus
Species: carunculatus
The wattled crane is the largest African crane, growing up to 6-feet high and weighing an average of 14 pounds. Wattled cranes are territorial in mated pairs. They have very complex social behavior with body language playing an important role in communication and reproduction. The courtship displays of wattled cranes include leaping, dancing, and stick-throwing.
Sneaking Around
Wattled cranes are fierce protectors of their nests. When threatened, an adult crane will sneak off in a crouched position and then rise up to surprise the threat.
