Gruiformes Collection (page 3)

Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) in flight, Hokkaido, Japan, February

White naped cranes (Grus vipio) in flight, Kyushu, Japan

Common / Eurasian crane (Grus grus) displaying. Lake Hornborga, Sweden, April

Common / Eurasian crane (Grus grus) calling at sunset, silhouetted. Lake Hornborga, Sweden, April

Male Corncrake (Crex crex) South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Common cranes (Grus grus) displaying, Hula Valley, Northern Israel, January

Male Little bustard (Tetrax tetrax) displaying, Catalonia, Spain, May

Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) males fighting over territory. London, England, UK. December.;

Wading bird illustration by Alexander Wilson
Little blue heron, Egretta caerulea; Snowy egret, Egretta thula; Virginia rail, Rallus limicola and Clapper rail, Rallus longirostris. Hand painted engraving

Grus grus, Common Cranes in flight, one in the foreground and a flock flying in a V-shaped formation in the background

Great Bustard -Otis tarda-, male, roaming the steppe of the Extremadura, Spain, Europe

Common Cranes -Grus grus- in flight during a full moon, Hungary

Porzana parva, little crake
Plate 90 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Grus japonensis, red-crowned crane
Plate 61, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Red crowned cranes from Otowa bridge, Tsurui, Hokkaido, Japan

Rallus phippensis
Buff-banded Rail, Rallus phippensis, collected by JB Jukes in Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia on August 1843 Date: 1843

Eulabeornis castaneoventris egg
Egg of Chestnut Rail, Eulabeornis castaneoventris, collected in Port Essington, Northern Territory, Australia

North Island Weka and Western Weka
North Island Weka, Gallirallus australis greyi. Western Weka, Gallirallus australis australis. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand

Western Weka and Buff Weka
Western Weka, Gallirallus australis australis. Buff Weka, Gallirallus australis hectori. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand

Chatham Island Rail or Matirakahu, Cabalus modestus (adult and young). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.4 Plate 57 Date: 1888

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, a Sora forages for food in a pond which creates a
Usa, Wyoming, Sublette County, a Sora forages for food in a pond which creates a reflection

Picture No. 11806762
Eurasian Coot on marsh Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

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Eurasian Coot on marsh Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

Common Moorhen or Common Gallinule (Gallinula chloropus), young, wandering through grass in search of food

Grey-necked crowned crane (Balearica regulorum)

Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea), Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile, South America

Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) carrying nesting material, Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile, South America

Nesting Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea), Lauca National Park, Arica and Parinacote Region, Chile, South America

Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) in flight, New Mexico, USA

Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) in flight, Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Snow Geese (Anser caerulescens atlanticus, Chen caerulescens) and Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) wintering in the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) in flight at sunset, Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), searching for food on the waters edge, in the evening light

Cranes -Grus grus- on a meadow, Ruegen Island, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

White-backed Vulture -Gyps africanus- and Black Crowned Cranes -Balearica pavonina- on a dead tree, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Black korhaan -Eupodotis afra-, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Coot -Fulica atra-, feeding young, Lake Zug, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Kori Bustard -Ardeotis kori-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Flying Cranes -Grus grus- in the morning, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Kori Bustard -Ardeotis kori-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

A pair of Red-crowned Cranes, Japanese Cranes or Manchurian Cranes -Grus Japonensis-, during courtship, Kushiro-Shitsugen-Nationalpark, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Red-crowned Cranes, Japanese Cranes or Manchurian Cranes -Grus Japonensis-, in flight, Kushiro-Shitsugen-Nationalpark, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Great Bustard -Otis tarda-, Extremadura, Spain

Common Crane or Eurasian Crane -Grus grus-, foraging for food in wetlands, Lower Saxony, Germany

Black Crowned Cranes -Balearica pavonina- in the Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Kori Bustard -Ardeotis kori- in the Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

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Gruiformes, a diverse order of birds, encompasses various species that captivate with their unique behaviors and striking appearances. One such example is the South Island Takahe, scientifically known as Porphyrio hochestetteri. This flightless bird, native to New Zealand, boasts vibrant blue plumage and an intriguing red beak. In contrast to the Takahe's grounded nature, Three Red-crowned cranes take to the skies in Hokkaido, Japan. March witnesses these majestic creatures soaring gracefully through the air. With their elegant wingspan and distinctive red crowns atop white feathers, they create a mesmerizing spectacle. Another member of this avian order is the Japanese crane or Grus japonensis. During February in Hokkaido, these cranes display their affection by forming heart-shaped wings—an enchanting sight for onlookers lucky enough to witness it firsthand. Meanwhile, Great Bustard males engage in captivating displays on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire during April. These impressive birds flaunt their sizeable bodies adorned with intricate patterns while vying for attention from potential mates. Japanese cranes continue to amaze as they perform elaborate dances amidst snowy landscapes in Hokkaido during February. Their synchronized movements against a wintry backdrop evoke both grace and resilience. Venturing into Masai Mara in Kenya reveals yet another Gruiforme marvel—the Black crowned-crane (Balearica pavonina). This regal creature can be found foraging confidently within wetland areas—a testament to its adaptability and resourcefulness. The order also includes other notable members like Crex crex (corncrake) and Gallirallus philippensis (buff-banded rail), each contributing its own charm to this diverse group of birds.