Anthropoides virgo
Also known as Demoiselle Crane, Demoiselle crane
species of bird
AI overview
The demoiselle crane is a small species of crane found across Asia and Africa that makes one of the longest migrations of any bird, traveling thousands of miles between its breeding and wintering grounds. Understanding and protecting this species matters because its survival depends on preserving habitats across multiple countries and continents, making it an important indicator of ecosystem health in the regions where it lives.
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Species
Least ConcernDemoiselle Crane
Anthropoides virgo
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderGruiformes
- FamilyGruidae
Observations3,703
Observations recorded27,718
via GBIF · IUCN
Wikidata facts
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- Demoiselle Cranes at Tal Chappar.jpg
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Animal taxa named by Carl LinnaeusBirds described in 1758Birds of Central AfricaBirds of Central AsiaBirds of East AfricaBirds of MongoliaCommons link is locally definedFauna listed on CITES Appendix IIGrus (bird)IUCN Red List least concern speciesNational symbols of MongoliaTaxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN