When standing, the Grey Crowned Crane has a size of 1.5 meters. A large bird with long legs.
The Grey Crowned Crane has gray hair, but on its back the feathers turn white and brown. On the head it has small yellow feathers, shaped like a crown. This, of course, also explains its name.
Grey Crowned Cranes can live in groups of 6 to 20 birds in nature. This species of bird is known for the ‘art of dancing’. During a dance, the birds jump in the air and their wings go half-open. They circle each other and sometimes take a bow. With this behavior, males try to impress females. This is also called ‘courtship’. Once a male and female have chosen each other, they stay together for an entire breeding season.