Sandhill+Crane+2010

By: Amanda A.



The Sandhill Crane is one of the many endangered animals around the world. The Sandhill Crane is a very large crane of North America and Northeastern Siberia. This crane has a red forehead, a long black pointed bill, and very white cheeks. In flight, Its long legs follow behind and It’s neck is kept straight. The size of the Sandhill Crane depends on the different subspecies. The Sandhill Crane gives a loud trumpeting sound that has a French-style “r” rolled in the throat and can be heard from far away. This crane is known for eating insects, aquatic plants, animals, rodents, seeds, and berries. They are also known for eating their babies called colts, if they are too weak. The Sandhill Crane does not breed until it is two to seven years old. It lays two eggs at a time. But it is less likely that both colts would make it to adulthood. The crane can live up to 25 years in the wild and up to 50 years in captivity. The Sandhill Crane is becoming more endangered because of habitat destruction and being hunted for their feathers. There are only 5,000 Sandhill Cranes left in the world. We can save the crane by not hunting them. In Florida, they are protected under the state law. If the crane is killed, you will suffer big consequences. So do the world a favor and help save the Sandhill Crane.