Report a Sandhill Crane Sighting

A banded Sandhill Crane and chick in Wisconsin. Photo by Tom Lynn

Report your banded Sandhill Crane sightings here!

Still not sure which species you observed? There are several birds in North America that resemble cranes and are often mistaken for a crane at first glance (even by biologists!) If you are unsure about what species you are observing, click here for images and descriptions of some birds that are commonly mistaken for cranes.

View our Sandhill Crane Finder to locate other cranes near you!