Hooded Crane

Hooded Crane. Grus monacha. , The hooded crane resembles other Asian cranes but has a bulky body and is smaller in size. One of the most noticeable features of the hooded crane is the featherless red crown of the adults, which are also covered with hair-like bristles. These cranes breed in south-central and southwestern Siberia and are also believed to breed in northern Mongolia. They spend their winter months in South Korea, China, and Japan. , , Animal Facts , Females usually lay two eggs that are incubated by both the males and the females! , The hooded crane builds its nest in remote forested wetlands. The first hooded crane nest was not discovered until 1974! , The diet of the hooded crane consists of small animals, like frogs, as well as insects. They also feed on aquatic plants, roots, grasses, and berries., Conservation Status Vulnerable , High risk of endangerment in the wild. , Zoo New England helps hooded cranes by participating in the Species Survival Plans.