Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

The Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) is a large, long-legged bird known for its distinctive trumpeting call and graceful dancing displays. These cranes have a gray body, with a red crown on their head and a long, pointed bill. They are known for their impressive migrations, traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds. Sandhill Cranes are often found in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural fields, where they forage for seeds, grains, and small invertebrates. These birds form strong pair bonds and perform elaborate courtship dances. While their populations are generally stable, habitat loss and hunting pose threats to some subspecies.

Habitat: Wetlands, grasslands, agricultural fields

Sandhill Crane
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Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane

Tours where you can spot this bird

Winter in New Mexico Birding Tour with Kim Score
Winter in New Mexico Birding Tour with Kim Score
United States / Albuquerque Group tour 8 days | 0h

An 8-day winter New Mexico birding route for rosy-finches, cranes, geese, desert birds, raptors and Rio Grande winter specialties....

From 3104.00 USD
Sandhill Crane Photography Sessions 2026
Sandhill Crane Photography Sessions 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 11 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 50.00 CAD
Birding Big Day Tour – 4 great options
Birding Big Day Tour – 4 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 14 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 390.00 CAD
Signs of Spring Birding Tour: 2 great options
Signs of Spring Birding Tour: 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 20 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 190.00 CAD
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 60 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 290.00 CAD
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 240.00 CAD
Whooping Crane and Sandhill Crane Tours: 4 exciting options
Whooping Crane and Sandhill Crane Tours: 4 exciting options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 690.00 CAD