East African crowned crane
Balearica regulorum gibbericeps
We currently have a pair of East African crowned cranes here at the zoo, Eleanor and Edward.
Population
Decreasing
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Grasslands
Fact file
East African crowned cranes stand at over a metre tall, with males generally being larger than females
Unlike other species of cranes, crowned cranes will usually roost in trees
They can flock in large numbers, from 30 to 150 cranes at a time
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care Eleanor and Edward are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health, to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
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