Bird

Common Crane Facts Grus grus

BirdHerbivore

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)

Classification

Family: Gruidae. Order: Gruiformes.

What Do Common Cranes Eat?

Diet classification: Herbivore. Recorded foods: It largely eats plant matter, including roots, rhizomes, tubers, stems, leaves, fruits and seeds.

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.