The blue crane (Grus paradisea), also known as the Stanley crane and the paradise crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The species is listed as Vulnerable.
The blue crane (Grus paradisea), also known as the Stanley crane and the paradise crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The species is listed as Vulnerable.
Blue crane is a favourite of mine. They are speacial birds to me too.
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Me too, Ineke. Gelukkig is hier n paar in ons omgewing
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Dis goed om te hoor en te weet daar is darem nog wat vry is.
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Ja, dit is beslis!
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well aren’t they wonderful. Sorry to learn they are in the vulnerable listings though
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They are great! It is a pity that they are on the vulnerable list
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Sulke mooi voels. 😍
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Ek stem saam! Dankie!
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they are beautiful birds!
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They are so elegant
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Such a beautiful colour 🙂 and so sad it is vulnerable 🙁
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Thank you Joanne! Yes it is very sad!
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Maak mens sommer trots om hulle te sien!
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Ja Dries, dis verseker so!
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They are amazing.
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They are indeed!
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Very cool looking bird and there are just too many birds that are on the vulnerable list. Great pic!
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Thank you Lisa! Yes, it is very sad.
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Aren’t they something!
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Amazing to see them!
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