Friday, October 5, 2012

African Crowned Crane


We have a couple of zoos between here and Chicago. Every time I go to one of them, I always look for my favorite bird, the African Crowned Crane. I'm fascinated by his beautiful crown. Who would have guessed that this very bird would end up as one of our clinic residents. The adult bird in the photo is actually from one of the zoos that I've been to, but he now lives with us. The image on the right is a young crane that we are raising. When he's full grown, he will look like the bird on the left. Doc brought him out today so he can exercise his legs, so I took a few pics and some video. 

One of my favorite things about my job is how I can watch all the babies grow up to be such beautiful birds and animals.

11 comments:

  1. What a beautiful bird! I can see why it's your favorite. That must be a fun part of your job, to watch the babies grow up to be such beautiful birds. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

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  2. We have Sandhill Cranes that nest near us. Their babies look a bit like your baby...but the adults don't get nearly as colorful as your African Crowned Crane. Very nice, TFS!!

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  3. Amazing bird. Lucky to be in your care.

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  4. What a sweetie! How did he happen to end up at the clinic? I, like artisanallunwound, have seen a number of Sandhills up close and personal, but not the African Crowned Crane. The adults are stunning.

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  5. Oh wow! I've never seen this kind of bird before! The crown is definitely amazing. Very cool that you get to help raise one. =)
    ~Kim
    from Blogging Buddies
    2justByou.blogspot.com

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  6. Wow those are different looking cranes. I have never seen them before. We just have the Sandhill cranes here. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  7. What a neat opportunity for you to have at the clinic!

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  8. That little bird will be so beautiful when he grows up.
    What is the big birds name? and how long as he/they been staying at clinic??
    He is gorgeous!

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  9. They are so beautiful! Must be interesting to care for them :)

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