Grus americana
Texas coast in winter and the central Plains on migration. Do not use this name off that flyway. A tall white crane with black wingtips.
What does a whooping crane look like?
A tall white crane with black wingtips.
What sign does it leave?
A large three-toed print only on the known flyway.
Droppings
Report a sighting. Do not approach. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Texas coast in winter and the central Plains on migration. Do not use this name off that flyway.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a sandhill crane. All animal identification pages.