crowned crane
Tall golden-headed bird
A crowned crane is a large African bird distinguished by the spray of stiff golden feathers radiating from its head like a crown.
Two species exist: the grey crowned crane and the black crowned crane.
These elegant wading birds stand about three feet tall and are known for their elaborate courtship dances.
Highest point or tuft
- plumageBird's complete feather coat
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- tuftCluster joined below
- topknotHair gathered atop head
caruncle · wattle · beak · long-neck · legs · wingspan · quill · aigrette
Water-saturated terrain
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
- grasslandsOpen grassy terrain
- marshesWaterlogged land with grasses
- floodplainsLow areas rivers inundate
sub-Saharan · African · Uganda · Kenya · tropical · breeding-grounds · roosting · sedentary
Of monarchs
- regalOf or befitting royalty
- majestyImpressive supreme dignity
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
grace · dignity · pride · ceremonial · flag
Bending forward in deference
- jumpingPropelling oneself airborne
- duettingSinging in tandem
- nestingMaking a dwelling
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
omnivorous · insectivorous · stamping · roosting · preening · flocking · trumpeting
At risk of extinction
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- protectedKept from harm
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
Taxonomic rank beneath species
- taxonomyScience of categorical arrangement
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- familyRelated people together
crest
Highest point or tuft
topknot · caruncle · wattle · beak · long-neck · legs · wingspan · quill · aigrette · hackles
wetlands
Water-saturated terrain
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
- grasslandsOpen grassy terrain
- marshesWaterlogged land with grasses
floodplains · sub-Saharan · African · Uganda · Kenya · tropical · breeding-grounds · roosting · sedentary · territorial
royal
Of monarchs
bowing
Bending forward in deference
foraging · omnivorous · insectivorous · stamping · roosting · preening · flocking · trumpeting
endangered
At risk of extinction
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- protectedKept from harm
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
subspecies
Taxonomic rank beneath species
- taxonomyScience of categorical arrangement
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
crowned cranevulture
Carrion-eating raptor
turkey vulture · condor · shoebill · cassowary · turkey
crowned craneheron
Long-legged waterside bird
great blue heron · grey heron · egret · bittern · night heron
crowned, crane, crown, crowns, crowning, crowner, uncrowned, cranes, craned