A rare Blue Crane exploring a green meadow and foraging for food (00011104)

Rare Blue Crane strolling across the green meadow

Description: The Blue Crane, also known as Anthropoides paradiseus, is the national bird of South Africa and critically endangered. Witness this rare and beautiful bird as it gracefully walks across a lush green meadow. Learn about the Blue Crane Routes in the scenic Overberg region and observe its unique behavior. If you're lucky, you might even witness the famous 'Dancing Blue Cranes' phenomenon. Explore the area around Caledon, home to over half of the global population of these captivating birds.

Location: Western Cape, Garden Route Game Lodge, South Africa

Date of Capture: 22.07.2002