Sandhill crane
Antigone canadensis pratensis
The impressive rolling cry of the sandhill crane is due to anatomical characteristics. This crane has a long trachea wrapped around its sternum. Sound bounces off it, producing an easily recognizable call.
Reproduction
Sexually mature at four years. Mating and egg laying occurs between late April and July. The 2 eggs are incubated by both the male and the female for 32 days. The young fledge after 90 days.
Alimentation
Omnivore, feeding on roots, shoots, seeds, berries, and small prey including insects, amphibians, fish, reptiles and mammals.
Prédateurs
Coyote, bobcat and golden eagle; eggs and/or young may also be taken by gray wolf, corvids, raccoon and certain birds of prey.
Longévité
Up to 18 years in the wild and 20 years in captivity.
Forêt Laurentienne
