The crowned crane is a large bird of the crane family that can be found across West and East Africa. The crowned crane is about 100 cm tall, weighs 3.5-5.5 kg and has a wingspan of 2 m.
The crane's head has a crown of stiff golden feathers, making it a distinctive feature of these species.
These birds face threats to their habitat due to its widespread poaching and illegal trading. Over the past 30 years, international trade of these birds has increased significantly, affecting the total number of birds. As crowned cranes can be found in mixed wetland/grassland habitats, a decrease in the number of swamps due to human activity is another reason putting the cranes' population at risk.
We are glad to introduce you to Demetra.
Demetra is the only crowned crane in the Leningrad Zoo. This is a large bird from the crane family, which is sedentary in West and East Africa. There is no doubt that Crowned Crane is one of the most unusual and beautiful birds listed in Red List of Threatened Species.
WNOG decided to adopt a bird from Leningrad Zoo and actively participate in the life of the only crowned crane in St. Petersburg.