The sarus crane (Grus antigone) is a large non-migratory crane found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft). The sarus crane is easily distinguished from other cranes in the region by the overall grey colour and the contrasting red head and upper neck. They forage on marshes and shallow wetlands for roots, tubers, insects, crustaceans and small vertebrate prey.The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh uses the sarus crane as its official bird symbol. An Indian 14-seater propeller aircraft, the Saras, is named after this crane.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 16:16:25 +0000
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