Antigone canadensis used to be Grus canadensis
Sandhill Cranes are large, tall gray birds with very long legs, long necks, and a straight bill. Adults have light cheeks and a red crown.
Title: Sandhill Crane at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Location: Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Centennial Valley, Beaverhead County, Montana
Date: 6/14/2011
Title: Sandhill Cranes courting on the shore of the Great Salt Lake
Location: Antelope Island State Park, Davis County, Utah
Date: 4/26/2010
Title: Sandhill Crane lifting off from the Celery Fields
Location: Celery Fields, Sarasota County, Florida
Date: 1/14/2009
Title: Sandhill Crane at first light in Sarasota County
Location: Celery Fields, Sarasota County, Florida
Date: 1/14/2009
Title: Sandhill Crane in still water
Location: Celery Fields, Sarasota County, Florida
Date: 1/14/2009
Title: Sandhill Crane in flight at the Celery Fields
Location: Celery Fields, Sarasota County, Florida
Date: 1/14/2009
Title: Sandhill Crane running to lift off
Location: Celery Fields, Sarasota County, Florida
Date: 1/14/2009