Common Crane Facts
Grus grus
The common crane (Grus grus), also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes.
- Diet
- It largely eats plant matter, including roots, rhizomes, tubers, stems, leaves, fruits and seeds.
- Lifespan
- Up to 43 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Common Crane Facts at a Glance
The common crane (Grus grus), also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes.
It belongs to the family Gruidae in the order Gruiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
What Do Common Cranes Eat?
Common Cranes have a herbivore diet that includes It largely eats plant matter, including roots, rhizomes, tubers, stems, leaves, fruits and seeds.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
Common Crane Conservation Status
Common Crane is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 43 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 5,499.99 g
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