Crane
Whooping Crane
Seasonal Restriction Dates:
- March 15–April 30
- October 1–November 30
Restriction Notes:
- If within 1 mi of critical habitat or known locations.
- If within 15 mi of Hackberry Flats WMA, Foss SP, or Salt Plains NWR.
Photo Credit: USFWS
Short Description from Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation:
The whooping crane (Grus americana) is the tallest North American bird, standing at nearly 5 feet in height and having a wingspan of 90 inches. It is a large crane with a white body, red markings on its face and crown, and black feathers on the end of each wing. Juvenile birds have varying amounts of reddish-cinnamon coloration on the neck and back. Cranes are easily distinguishable from other large birds by the way they hold their necks out completely straight in flight, as opposed to egrets and pelicans that hold their necks in an “S” shape while flying.
Natural Habitat:
Wetlands, estuaries, lakes, wet meadows, etc.
