Books
Crane Conservation Strategy
Mirande CM, Harris JT, editors. 2019. Crane Conservation Strategy. Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA: International Crane Foundation. 454 pp.
This landmark volume provides a wealth of new information to guide the conservation of the world’s fifteen species of cranes and the ecosystems where they occur. It reflects the work and knowledge of dozens of devoted colleagues in the IUCN Crane Specialist Group. It updates and builds upon the group’s first report, The Cranes: Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan (1996). As such it charts a comprehensive course forward for crane conservation, synthesizing information on the challenges and opportunities that face the world’s cranes and all who care about them. The book is intended to serve crane researchers, conservationist practitioners, decision makers, and environmental educators.
Conservation and Research Needs of the Cuban Sandhill Crane | Necesidad de la Conservación e Investigación de la Grulla Cubana
Gálvez Aguilera, X., A.J. Caven, J. Brenner, S. Herrick, and S.K. Gomez-Maier. 2026. Conservation and research needs of the Cuban Sandhill Crane. International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI, USA, 65 pp.
Crane Action Plan
Meine CD, Archibald GW. 1996. The cranes: status survey and conservation action plan. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN.
Cranes and Agriculture: A Global Guide for Sharing the Landscape
Austin, Jane E., Morrison, Kerryn L., and Harris, James T., editors. 2018. Cranes and Agriculture: A Global Guide for Sharing the Landscape. Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA: International Crane Foundation. 303 p. | Download the 14-page summary here.
Crane Husbandry Manual
Ellis DH, Gee GF, Mirande CM, eds. 1996. Cranes: their biology, husbandry and conservation. Washington, D.C.: Dept of the Interior, National Biological Service, International Crane Foundation. Information on topics such as reproduction physiology, artificial insemination, incubation, rearing, and behavior management, as well as essential priorities for the long term, including genetic management and record keeping. There are sections on the status of all 15 species in the wild, with useful distribution maps, as well as sections on reintroductions.
Cranes of the World by Paul Johnsgard
Johnsgard PA. 1983. Cranes of the world. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.
Safe Flyways for the Siberian Crane
Harris, J. 2009. Safe Flyways for the Siberian Crane. Baraboo: International Crane Foundation.
The Whooping Crane
Porter Allen, Robert. 1952. The Whooping Crane. New York, NY: National Audubon Society.
