Wattled Crane
Bugeranus carunculatus
About the Wattled Crane
Geographic Range:
Class: Aves
Order: Gruifomes
Family: Gruidae
Genus: Bugeranus
Species: carunculatus
The wattled crane is the largest African crane, growing up to 6-feet high and weighing an average of 14 pounds. Wattled cranes are territorial in mated pairs. They have very complex social behavior with body language playing an important role in communication and reproduction. The courtship displays of wattled cranes include leaping, dancing, and stick-throwing.
For the health and safety of our bird species during the avian influenza outbreak, the cranes are temporarily off exhibit. Thank you for your understanding.
You Can Find This Animal in the Serengeti Crossing
Sneaking Around
Wattled cranes are fierce protectors of their nests. When threatened, an adult crane will sneak off in a crouched position and then rise up to surprise the threat.
Committed to Conservation
Zoo New England participates in the wattled crane Species Survival Plan. By sharing research and knowledge, participating institutions work together to establish guidelines that best ensure the health of captive populations, and with success, the survival of otherwise extinct species.
