East African Crowned Crane / Balearica regulorum gibbericeps, Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

East African Crowned Crane (or Crested Crane, Balearica regulorum gibbericeps), Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. This bird species is about 1 meter tall, weighs 3.5 kg, and has a wingspan of 2 m. Body plumage is mainly grey, with predominantly white wings. The head has a showy crown of stiff golden feathers, white sides of the face, and bright red inflatable throat pouch. Their long legs help wade through grasses.

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Contained in galleries: USA: Indiana: favorites, 2014 Sep 25-Oct 19: NE favorites (NY, VT, NH, ME, PA, ON, NB), IN: Indianapolis: Zoo; eclipse, 2014 Sep 25-Oct 19: all: Northeast USA, USA: Midwest favorites: IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, Highlights 2014

East African Crowned Crane (or Crested Crane, Balearica regulorum gibbericeps), Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. This bird species is about 1 meter tall, weighs 3.5 kg, and has a wingspan of 2 m. Body plumage is mainly grey, with predominantly white wings. The head has a showy crown of stiff golden feathers, white sides of the face, and bright red inflatable throat pouch. Their long legs help wade through grasses.