Sarus Crane
In parts of the Indian Subcontinent,
Southeast Asia and Australia
...nonmigratory.
Southeast Asia and Australia
...nonmigratory.
Antigone antigone
(L 45-69" WS 87-100"
Wt 11-26 lb)
Near Mareeba Wetlands
24Oct2015
Tallest flying bird.
Antigone was the daughter of
King Laomedon of Troy, who
metamorphosed into a stork for
presuming to compare herself to
the goddess Hera.
King Laomedon of Troy, who
metamorphosed into a stork for
presuming to compare herself to
the goddess Hera.
© Wikipedia
The conversion of wetlands to
farmland, and farmland to more
urban uses are major causes for
habitat loss and long-term
population decline.
farmland, and farmland to more
urban uses are major causes for
habitat loss and long-term
population decline.
(Wikipedia)
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