Demoiselle crane
Anthropoides virgo
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
The demoiselle crane, the smallest of the gruidae, lives in groups, except during reproduction when it becomes less tolerant of other cranes. Cranes are famous for their impressive courtship rituals consisting of leaps, bows, wing beats and concerts.
Reproduction
From 4 to 8 years old according to the individual. Mating and egg laying take place between April and May, the couple generally incubates 2 eggs for 27 to 29 days. The fledglings’ first flight takes place 55 to 65 days later.
Alimentation
Omnivorous, feeding especially on plants and supplementing its diet with insects, amphibians, reptiles and small mammals.
Prédateurs
Fox, dog, and birds of prey among others.
Longévité
On average 27 years in captivity.
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