Demoiselle Crane

Grus virgo

The Demoiselle Crane (Grus virgo) is a striking bird with a delicate appearance, characterized by a slender body, long legs, and a graceful neck. These cranes are known for their elegant courtship displays, which involve intricate dances and calls. They breed in Central Asia and migrate to wintering grounds in the Indian subcontinent, often forming large flocks during migration. Their diet primarily consists of seeds, grains, and small invertebrates. Demoiselle Cranes are highly social birds and often congregate in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural fields. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and hunting, conservation efforts have been initiated to protect their populations.

Habitat: Wetlands, grasslands, agricultural fields