Sarus Crane

About Sarus crane:

• It is the tallest flying bird in the world.
• Scientific name: Grus Antigone
  • Distribution: They live in Southeast Asia, northern India and in northern Australia.
  • Habitat: They live mainly in wetlands such as canals, marshes and ponds, sometimes near humans.
• Appearance
  • It has a predominantly grey plumage with a naked red head and upper neck and pale red legs.
  • They are regarded as the least social crane species, found mostly in pairs or small groups of three or four. 
• They are monogamous birds and pairs mate for life.
• Conservation Status
  • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
  • CITES : Appendix II
  • Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule IV 

Threats: The main threat to the Sarus crane in India is habitat loss and degradation due to draining the wetland and conversion of land for agriculture.

Q1:What are Constructed wetlands?

Constructed wetlands are engineered structures designed to replicate the functions of natural wetlands. They are composed of meticulously chosen vegetation, soil and water, orchestrated to facilitate a seamless process of purification.

Source: Census reveals surge in Sarus crane population across Uttar Pradesh