Bird ID
Sandhill Crane
Greater sandhill cranes are a California threatened species and fully protected. Do not shoot.
Key ID marks
- Tall gray body
- Red crown
- Rolling bugle call
Typical size
8–12 lb
Best season
Oct–Feb
Where
Delta (Woodbridge, Cosumnes), Merced
Look-alikes
Great blue heron (no red crown, flies with neck folded).
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