Grus is a genus of large birds in the crane family. The genus Grus was erected by the French zoologist Mathurin Jacques Brisson in 1760. [1] The name Grus is the Latin word for "crane". [2]

The common crane (Grus grus), also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes. A medium-sized species, it is the only crane commonly found in Europe besides …

Cranes are a type of large bird with long legs and necks in the biological family Gruidae of the order Gruiformes. The family has 15 species placed in four genera which are Antigone, …

Common Cranes are highly social birds, often seen in large flocks during migration and winter. They perform elaborate courtship dances involving bowing, jumping, and wing-flapping, …

The Crane is a huge, graceful, mostly grey bird with long legs, a long neck and drooping, curved tail feathers. Standing up to 1.2 metres tall, Cranes are the UK’s tallest bird – that’s 25% taller …

Aug 20, 2021 · G. americana, G. carunculata, G. grus, G. japonensis, G. monacha, G. nigricollis, G. paradisea, G. virgo Note: 5 species that were placed here in IOC classification 7 ...

The common crane, known scientifically as Grus grus and also referred to as the Eurasian crane, is a majestic bird belonging to the Gruidae family. This medium-sized crane is the only species …

Feb 17, 2020 · Their natural foes are gulls, crows and large birds of prey (Eagles, Buzzards and Harriers) as well as mustelids and foxes. All the animals and the birds are boldly tackled …

Jun 8, 2011 · Large land-bird, with pointed bill, long neck (kept extended in flight), and long legs contributing to tall, elegant character, further enhanced by cloak of loose feathers falling over tail.

Common Crane (Grus grus) is a species of bird in the Gruidae family.