GRUIFORMES: Gruidae

Grus antigone  

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)
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© Geoff Walker 2012
Atherton, QLD (Aug, 2012)

This photo is a good example of the differences between Sarus Cranes and Brolgas.

The Brolga with small red cap and black legs is leading the flight. The Sarus Cranes have twice the amount of red on the head and neck and have pale, almost yellow, legs.

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)

Landing gear down

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)

Sarus Crane

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)

Sarus Crane

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)

Sarus Crane

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)

Sarus Crane

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)

Sarus Crane

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)

Sarus Crane

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)

Sarus Crane