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No.0146In residence
Muko
ムコ
Red-crowned CraneGrus japonensis
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- Unknown
EN— Endangered
Red-crowned Craneタンチョウ
Grus japonensisEN— Endangered
The red-crowned crane is one of the largest and rarest cranes in the world, with a resident population in eastern Hokkaido, Japan, and migratory populations breeding in Siberia and northeastern China. Instantly recognizable by the bare red patch of skin on its crown, it is an omnivore that forages for fish, insects, amphibians, and plants in wetlands and rice paddies. Revered in Japanese culture as a symbol of longevity and fidelity, it is classified as Vulnerable, with roughly 2,300 adults remaining in the wild.
Red-crowned Crane (reference photo)
Species Data
- Classification
- Gruiformes / Gruidae Source
- Size
- Total length 102–147 cm
- Weight
- 4–10.5 kg (record 15 kg)
- Lifespan
- Wild: estimated 20–30 years (a 35-year-old has been recorded in Hokkaido) / captive: average about 30 years, record 46 years 6 months
- Diet
- Omnivore Omnivorous; eats a wide range of foods including insects and their larvae, crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs, fish, frogs, small mammals, and plants
- Distribution
- Breeds in Siberia, northeastern China, and occasionally Mongolia, wintering in Korea and east-central China, with a non-migratory resident population in eastern Hokkaido, Japan. Source
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
Did You Know?
- The red patch on the crown is not feathers but bare skin through which blood vessels show; it is the source of the bird's Japanese name, tancho ("red crown"). Source
- Its trachea coils intricately within the sternum, allowing it to produce loud calls that carry for several kilometers. Source
- In Japanese culture the crane is said to live for 1,000 years; monogamous pairs are believed to mate for life and perform synchronized duets to strengthen their bond. Source
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 17
Kurumeshichourui CenterFukuokaLocated at 1667 Higashi-Kushihara-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka, inside Chuo Park.
Adventure WorldWakayamaOpened in 1978
Ishikawa DoubutsuenIshikawaAbout 60 minutes from the Kanazawa-Morimoto Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway, about 40 minutes from the Kanazawa-Nishi Interchange, and about 20 minutes from the Komatsu Interchange.
Utsunomiya DoubutsuenTochigiAbout 5 minutes from the Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway; free parking for 1,000 cars.
Yokohama Shiritsu Yokohama DoubutsuenKanagawaOpened in 1999
Kyoto City ZooKyotoOpened in 1903
Kushiroshi DoubutsuenHokkaidoAbout 55 minutes from JR Kushiro Station by Akan Bus, or about 27 minutes (18 km) by car, taxi, or rental car.
Hiroshima City Asa Zoological ParkHiroshimaFrom JR Hiroshima Station, take the Sanyo Main Line or Kabe Line to Shin-Hakushima Station, transfer to the Astram Line to Kamiyasu Station, then take a bus to "Asa Dobutsu Koen" (about 45 minutes in total).
Saitamakenkodomodoubutsu Shizen KouenSaitamaOpened in 1980
Sapporoshimaruyama DoubutsuenHokkaidoOpened in 1951
Sabaeshinishiyama DoubutsuenFukuiOpened in 1985
Hirakawa ZooKagoshimaAbout a 20-minute walk from Goino Station on the JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, or take a bus bound for Taniyama / Dobutsuen from Fukuhira Nokyo-mae to the last stop.
Chiba Zoological ParkChibaOpened in 1985
Tennoji ZooOsakaOpened in 1915
TOBU ZOOSaitamaFrom Tobu-Dobutsu-Koen Station (west exit), about 10 minutes on foot (600 m) or about 5 minutes by bus.
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical GardensAichiOpened in 1937
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Endangered (EN)
Sources
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FAQ
- Why does the red-crowned crane have a red patch on its head?
- The red crown is not feathers but bare skin with visible blood vessels. Source
- How long do red-crowned cranes live?
- In the wild they are thought to live 20–30 years, with one Hokkaido bird reaching 35; in captivity they can live up to 65 years, with a record of 46 years and 6 months. Source
- Is the red-crowned crane endangered?
- Yes, it is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with an estimated 2,300 adults remaining worldwide. Source
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 17 Source
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Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org