Named for the striking golden plumage on their heads, these beautiful cranes at Ark Encounter are the national bird of Uganda. African crowned cranes have an impressive six-foot wingspan and are one of only two crane species capable of perching in trees since they possess long hind toes.
African Crowned Crane at the Ark
these birds are so elegant. Seeing them in their natural environment is fantastic—those long legs! We walked among flamingoes at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi—equally amazing
Elegant indeed, Sylvia!