Commonly called the crested crane, it is a bird of national significance to Uganda, occupying a prime position on the country's national flag and coat of arms.

The crested crane is a bird that many would love to touch and feel with their own hands. The crested crane in many ways, depicts the characteristic of Ugandans.

The crane is not only a majestic bird known for its striking beauty, but it is also an integral part of Uganda's ecosystem. Related Uganda's iconic crested crane faces extinction ...

But crested cranes, who can live for just over two decades, hardly ever breed in captivity as the birds are famously faithful. "It is a highly monogamous bird as it pairs once, for life.

It is also suspected that the agrochemicals (herbicides and pesticides) that farmers use in their gardens are responsible for causing the death of the birds. 11 crested cranes die from suspected ...

Thirty-six lawmakers have proposed that the red-crested crane should be designated as the national bird. He Xiaochun, a deputy to the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said that ...

Despite several attempts by residents to chase the bird away, ... Crested crane trails injured Mbarara man for four days Sunday, April 13, 2014 — updated on January 20, 2021 ...

Kansas City Zoo Director Randy Whistoff brought in an East African Crested Crane Tuesday morning. It’s a big, beautiful bird that can have a wing span of nearly 7 feet. One unique thing about ...

With its distinctive golden crown, red throat pouch and slender black legs, the crested crane is beloved in Uganda - featuring on the East African nation's flag and coat of arms. All the country's ...

In the1970s, Uganda boasted a population of more than 100,000 crested cranes, but today that number has dwindled to a mere 10,000, according to Nature Uganda. This decline saw the International Union ...