Japanese crane
Sacred Asian wader
The Japanese crane is a large East Asian bird with white plumage, a black neck, and a red patch on the crown.
It stands among the tallest flying birds and figures prominently in Japanese art and folklore as a symbol of longevity and good fortune.
The species is also called the red-crowned crane or Manchurian crane.
- wadingTraversing shallow water on foot
- avianOf or concerning birds
- origamiSculptural paper-creasing art
- wedding traditionsRituals surrounding marriage ceremonies
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
Shinto · longevity · sacred bird · species · auspiciousness · good luck charm · rare · courtship dance · conservation · mythology · fidelity · traditional craft · prosperity · national treasure · protected area · migratory birds · nature reserves · mating dance
- Asian wildlifesnow leopard, giant panda, Asiatic lion, Siberian tiger, red panda
- national birdsbald eagle, kiwi, quetzal, condor, hoopoe
- Asian Birdsjunglefowl, babbler, barbet, broadbill, bulbul
- Japanese Birdsmandarin duck
- Japanese wildlifetanuki, koi, snow monkey, raccoon dog, wild boar
bird type/taxonomy
Japanese cranepenguin
Flightless aquatic southern bird
hummingbird · ostrich · kiwi · chicken · sparrow