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Sandhill Crane
Grus canadensis
Order
GRUIFORMES
– Family
GRUIDAE
Authors: Tacha, T. C., S. A. Nesbitt, and P. A. Vohs

Florida Sandhill Crane

by soborn — last modified 2010-06-11 09:41

Florida Sandhill Crane (G. c. pratensis), adult. Venice, Florida; April. The large bill of this species is well-suited to an omnivorous diet - insects, reptile and amphibians, nestling birds, small mammals, seeds of various plants, and berries.

Florida Sandhill Crane
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