First Description of a Bald Eagle (<i>Haliaeetus leucocephalus</i>) Actively Depredating an Adult Sandhill Crane (<i>Antigone canadensis</i>)

Caven, Andrew J.; Wiese, Joshua D.; Wallauer, William; Mosher, Kristin J.

doi:10.3398/064.078.0214

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“…I watched sandhill cranes that were standing on a sandbar respond to an immature bald eagle that landed on the bar some distance away by forming a small party of about a half-dozen birds and slowly advancing toward the eagle until it flew away. However, an adult bald eagle has been observed drowning a sandhill crane (Caven et al, 2018), and Stan Tekiela once showed me a photo he had taken of an adult bald eagle attacking a sandhill crane in flight.…”

Section: Sandhill Cranementioning

confidence: 99%

The Lives, Lore, and Literature of Cranes: A Catechism for Crane Lovers

Johnsgard¹,

Mangelsen²

2020

ZEA

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This book provides basic information on cranes that should be of interest and importance to crane-loving birders ("craniacs") as well as to ornithologists and wildlife managers. Primary consideration is given to the sandhill and whooping cranes, but all 13 of the Old World cranes are also discussed. Special consideration is given to the relative abundance and conservation status of all of the world's species, of which nearly half are declining and a few are in real danger of long-term survival. More than 80 refuges and preserves in the United States and Canada, where the best chances of seeing cranes in the wild exist, are described, as are several zoos and bird parks with notable crane collections. Descriptions of 16 North American annual crane festivals and information on more than 50 birdfinding guides from regions, states, and provinces where cranes are most likely to be seen are included. Lastly, there is a sampling of American, European, and Oriental crane folklore, legends, and myths. The text contains more than 50,000 words and nearly 350 literature references. There are more than 40 drawings and 3 maps by the author and 19 color photographs by Thomas D. Mangelsen.

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Section: Sandhill Cranementioning

confidence: 99%