These birds are flying very similar to those storks, differences that
are presented very curious peculiarities. The storks are birds that do
not emit any sound, are silent on the contrary cranes are animals that
emit sounds very acute, which can be heard over long distances.
Furthermore, the latter nest in the soil of the land, while the storks
do so in the highest parts of trees or buildings.
It is well known the nuptial rite of the crane, when gear performed a
dance movements with very showy. This ceremony is performed in order to
formalize the rigging may last only a few hours or even longer for
months. The new pair of cranes, probably last until the end of their
lives, they tend to establish the union for life.
It was feeding mainly se basa en tubers, roots, seeds and leaves. They
complement their diet with insects, fish, reptiles and amphibians. The
male and female are not many differences in appearance, the female
crane has more tenuous colors and the male has black feathers.
The sexual maturity of the crane is reached on the three or four years
and put about two eggs in each clutch. The incubation lasts about 30 to
35 days and both dealing with this task. Anyway, the male develops a
more protective role and the female is in charge over feeding their
chicks.
Experts differ fourteen varieties of cranes that are spread around the
world: the white-collar crane, the Australian, White, Damisela, the
White Cola, Black Neck, Liberia, the Japanese and so on, among many
other subspecies.
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The Cranes