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Demoiselle Crane
Grus virgo
Demoiselle Crane (Grus virgo) — Cranes & Rails of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Demoiselle Crane (Grus virgo) is a member of the Gruidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Gruidae Cranes
- Genus Grus
- Species virgo
Where it lives
Northwestern Africa, eastern Turkey, southwestern Russia to northern China
Quick facts
- Family
- Gruidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Demoiselle Crane (Grus virgo) belongs to the Gruidae family of the order Gruiformes. It is found across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL nw Africa, e Turkey, sw Russia to n China.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 8.9 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Demoiselle Crane live?
The Demoiselle Crane is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL nw Africa, e Turkey, sw Russia to n China.
What family does the Demoiselle Crane belong to?
The Demoiselle Crane (Grus virgo) belongs to the Gruidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What sound does the Demoiselle Crane make?
1 real field recording of the Demoiselle Crane — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Demoiselle Crane's range?
The Demoiselle Crane has a mapped global range of about 8.9 million km².
Conservation
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