What is the sarus crane?

Q: What is the sarus crane?


A: The sarus crane (Antigone antigone) is a large crane that lives in the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia and Australia.

Q: Does it migrate?


A: No, the sarus crane does not migrate.

Q: How tall can it grow?


A: The sarus crane can grow to 1.8 metres (5.9 ft) tall.

Q: How long are its wings?


A: The wings of a sarus crane can reach 2.4 metres (8 ft) from tip to tip.

Q: How much does it weigh?


A: A sarus crane can weigh 8.4 kg (18.5 lb).

Q: Where does it live?


A: The sarus crane lives in open wetlands.

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