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Red-crowned Crane

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The red-crowned crane, also called the Japanese crane or Manchurian crane, is a large crane native to Northeast Asia and among the rarest crane species in the world. In parts of its range it is regarded as a symbol of luck, longevity and fidelity.

Facts
Scientific Name
Grus japonensis 1
Conservation Status
Vulnerable 2
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Sources
1. Red-crowned Crane (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q232906 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): vulnerable.
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2. Wikipedia: Red-crowned Crane
WikipediaSpeciesbox infobox, conservation status parameter
Quote, Speciesbox infobox, conservation status parameter
status = VU
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