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Cranes
Large, somewhat heron- or stork-like birds, with thicker, tapered necks, small heads and strong bills, heavy but tapered bodies, long legs and long, broad wings which allow them to soar and glide expertly in flight.
One species is a very rare breeding bird and rare migrant in the UK, but there are several others worldwide.
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The crane is a huge, graceful, mainly grey bird with long legs, a long neck and drooping, curved tail feathers. Small numbers pass through Britain in spring and autumn, and there is a tiny breeding po... More... |
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