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Birdsong field guide

Demoiselle Crane

Grus virgo

The smallest species of crane, the Demoiselle is characterized by its elegant stature, distinctive white ear tufts, and remarkable high-altitude migrations.

What it sounds like

A high-pitched, rasping, and metallic trumpeting 'garooo-garooo', sharper and more piercing than that of the Common Crane.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Richard E. Webster · MongoliaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the smallest crane species in the world, standing only about 76–89 cm tall.
During migration, flocks fly at altitudes of 16,000 to 26,000 feet to cross the Himalayan mountain range.
The species is known for its elaborate dancing displays, which include leaping, bowing, and tossing vegetation.
In North India and Pakistan, it is celebrated in folklore and poetry under the name 'Koonj'.
Unlike many other cranes, it has a black feathered plume that hangs prominently over its chest.

Habitat

Dry grasslands, steppes, and semi-desert areas, typically located near seasonal shallow wetlands or streams.

Range

Breeds across Central Eurasia from the Black Sea to Mongolia; winters in the Indian subcontinent and sub-Saharan Africa.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-necked CraneGrus nigricollis Blue CraneGrus paradiseus Common CraneGrus grus Hooded CraneGrus monacha Red-crowned CraneGrus japonensis Wattled CraneGrus carunculatus Whooping CraneGrus americana

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