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Life-Size Sandhill Crane by Ken White for Big Sky Carvers

The sandhill crane is one of the few species in the world that is still common. The tall gray bird of open grasslands and wetlands
has a deep rattling, rolling trumpet type of call. Handcarved by artist, Ken White for Big Sky Carvers.

17.5" Long x 8.5" Wide x 32" high.

$448.88

Some Facts About The Sandhill Crane:

The Sandhill Crane is one of only 15 species of cranes in the world and is one of just two crane species native to North America. Cranes are tall, stately birds with a heavy body, long neck and long legs. Standing four to five feet high and possessing a wing span of six to seven feet. Long, skinny legs and neck give a false impression of size; the males weigh an average of about 12 pounds and the females around 9-1/2 pounds. Except for this size difference, both sexes look alike.

Sandhills are gray except for white cheeks and a bare reddish forehead. Bustle-like feathers further add to a distinctive appearance. The intensity of red in the bald forehead varies depending on behavioral stimulation which controls skin capillaries by restricting or relaxing blood flow. A brighter red forehead is associated with stressful stimuli; on the other hand, a less conspicuous forehead signals submission.

The Sandhill Crane is often confused with the Great Blue Heron. Both are large wading birds with pointed bills, long necks and legs, but they do have some major differences. Herons fly with the head and neck tucked back to their shoulders in an "S" while cranes fly with their necks outstretched. The rapid upstroke of the wings is a good field mark for cranes in contrast to the slow steady flap of Great Blue Herons. Cranes nest separately on the ground, while herons nest in large colonies in trees called rookeries. Finally, cranes have a loud trumpet-like call, while the Great Blue Heron utters low hoarse croaks.

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