sandhill crane
noun
sand·hill crane
ˈsand-ˌhil- 
: a crane (Grus canadensis) of North America and Siberia that has a red crown and is chiefly bluish gray tinged with a sandy yellow
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The unforgettable swamp, formed thousands of years ago, is now home to a hodgepodge of animal and bird life, including black bears, deer, otters, snakes, anhingas, ospreys and sandhill cranes.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
Staff move the camera to capture the large flocks of sandhill cranes and waterfowl that visit the area.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
During a typical year, between 6,000 and 8,000 sandhill cranes have usually arrived by the first count.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024
Some of you may already know what's behind the noise, but for those who don't the answer is sandhill cranes.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
Staff move the camera to capture the large flocks of sandhill cranes and waterfowl that visit the area.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
During a typical year, between 6,000 and 8,000 sandhill cranes have usually arrived by the first count.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024
Some of you may already know what's behind the noise, but for those who don't the answer is sandhill cranes.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sandhill crane
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sandhill crane
noun
sand·hill crane
ˌsand-ˌhil-
: a crane of North America and Siberia that is chiefly bluish gray with red on the top of the head
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