Quick Facts
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Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Black Crowned-Crane faces threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and wetland drainage, as well as hunting and capture for the illegal pet trade. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, community-based conservation efforts and protected areas are crucial for its survival. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness, providing economic incentives for local communities to protect wildlife and their habitats, and funding conservation initiatives through park fees.
The black crowned crane is a part of the family Gruidae, along with its sister species, the grey crowned crane. It is topped with its characteristic bristle-feathered golden crown. It is usually found in the shallow wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa during the wet season, which act as its principal breeding, feeding and roosting sites although it can also be found foraging in grasslands and near croplands of dry savanna.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Black Crowned-Crane. Sightings recorded in 11 safari areas total.
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