SANDHILL CRANE

The Sandhill Crane is a tall gray bird of open grasslands, meadows, and wetlands. It congregates in huge numbers in migration.

SANDHILL CRANE STORY
One Crane was brought to the Peace River Wildlife Center on April 24th, 1989, and one admitted on April 2nd, 1993. Both sustained fractured wings and have been permanently disabled residents ever since.

Cool Facts:
The Sandhill Crane does not breed until it is two to seven years old. It can live up to the age of 20. Mated pairs stay together year round, and migrate south as a group with their offspring.

Habitat:
Breeds in open marshes or bogs, and in wet grasslands and meadows. Feed in marshes and grain fields.

Food:
Mostly grains and seeds, some insects, other invertebrates, and small vertebrates.

Nesting:
Large mound of vegetation in water, floating or attached to vegetation.

Behavior:


Conservation:
One of the few crane species in the world that is still common. Mississippi and Cuban populations endangered.

Be sure to stop by the Sandhill Crane Habitat and see our Sandhill Cranes on your next visit

ADOPTION and BUSINESS SPONSOR OPTIONS:

ADOPT SANDHILL CRANE: $15.00 USD - monthly SPONSOR SANDHILL CRANE: $180.00 USD - yearly

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You can make a difference for as little as $10 per month or $120 annually in helping the Peace River Wildlife Center feed the Permanently Disabled Wildlife Residents.

Food expenses alone are over $75,000 per year to feed our many Permanently Disabled Wildlife Residents and you can help feed them by Adopting one for the Month or Sponsor one for the Year. Many different varieties of food are needed daily to provide for the many different species on display at the Peace River Wildlife Center. Frozen Fish, Seafood, Rodents, Meat, Worms, Crickets, Eggs, Dog and Cat food, Fruits and Vegetables are just some of the daily nutitional needs. Your Monthly Adoption or Annual Sponsorship will play an important role in providing the daily food our animals need to be properly cared for on a daily basis. Simply click on an image below to learn more about our residents and you can choose to adopt or sponsor one from their pages.