What is a crane?

Q: What is a crane?


A: A crane is a type of tall wading bird.

Q: How many species of cranes are there?


A: There are 15 species of cranes.

Q: What is the tallest species of crane?


A: The tallest species of crane is the sarus crane, which can grow to a height of up to 1.8 meters.

Q: How do cranes look different from herons?


A: Cranes are usually larger than herons, and have a partly naked head and a more heavy bill.

Q: What does a crane look like when it's flying?


A: When a crane is flying, its long neck is stretched out in front and its legs trail out behind.

Q: Where were the earliest fossils of cranes discovered?


A: The earliest fossils of cranes were discovered in North America.

Q: Where are living forms of cranes found?


A: Living forms of cranes are found all over the world except for Antarctica and South America.

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