Smithsonian: A Call to Save the Whooping Crane


To prevent young birds from imprinting on humans, flock manager Jane Chandler dons a white gown and a mask. She uses a puppet to teach them survival skills.
Photo Credit: Susana Raab

“You see how his nose is up in the air and he is walking a little more stiff-legged,” Megan Brown is saying while watching a video on her laptop. “That’s called marching.” On her screen, the larger of two whooping cranes flaunts his outstretched wings, showing that he’s ready to breed. Typically, the female reciprocates the gesture. Instead, she ignores him. “She is not in the mood, I guess,” says Brown, sounding dejected.

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Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 11/28/2011 11:00 AM
Categories: Birds
Tags: birds whooping crane wings endangered reproduction
 

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