The last naturally occurring Whooping Crane population migrates over 2,500 miles from their breeding grounds in western Canada to winter on the coastal wetlands in southeastern Texas. The survival of… Continue reading Texas Program
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North America
Issue The once threatened Sandhill Crane has made an inspiring comeback throughout much of its range. However, despite this success, the species continues to be threatened by power line collisions… Continue reading North America
Into The Wild
Over the last nearly 50 years, the International Crane Foundation and our partners have developed a series of reintroduction projects to establish new, wild Whooping Crane populations in North America.… Continue reading Into The Wild
Raising Cranes
What does it take to raise a crane in captivity? Experienced and dedicated staff, healthy cranes and time. When any species is first brought into captivity, it takes trial and… Continue reading Raising Cranes
Volunteer
You can help conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds and flyways on which they depend by volunteering! As a volunteer, you’ll develop new skills, meet new friends, have unparalleled opportunities… Continue reading Volunteer
County Coordinator Resources
Welcome – this section is designed specifically for your needs as a County Coordinator. Following are a variety of resources and handouts, including printable materials should you need an extra copy or… Continue reading County Coordinator Resources
Eastern Sandhill Crane Banding Programs
Have you seen a banded Sandhill Crane and would like to find out where and who banded the crane? Cranes are banded with color markers (also known as auxiliary bands)… Continue reading Eastern Sandhill Crane Banding Programs
Sandhill Crane Crop Damage
How do you develop an effective, but non-toxic, repellent to prevent cranes from damaging corn crops? Over the past 40 years, the population of Sandhill Cranes has grown dramatically in… Continue reading Sandhill Crane Crop Damage
Whooping Crane
SPECIES: Grus americana HEIGHT: ~ 152 cm, 5 ft WEIGHT: ~ 7 – 8 kg; 15 – 17 lb POPULATION: 831 (captive and wild) TREND: Increasing STATUS: IUCN: EN; ESA: E,… Continue reading Whooping Crane
Wattled Crane
SPECIES: Bugeranus carunculatus HEIGHT: 172 cm, 6 ft WEIGHT: 7.8 kg, 14 lbs POPULATION: >9,600 TREND: Probably decreasing STATUS: IUCN: VU; Cites Appendix II; CMS II IDENTIFICATION Adults – red… Continue reading Wattled Crane