Gruidae

Long-legged waders that are known to endure crazy hardships in migrating large distances.

Sandhill Crane

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Black-necked Crane (Adult)

On our way out of Pangong we saw the state bird of Ladakh, Black-necked Crane, along the bank of a small pond.

Crane,On our way out of Pangong we saw the state bird of Ladakh, Black-necked Crane, along the bank of a small pond.

Demoiselle Crane

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Common Crane

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Demoiselle Crane (In flight)

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Sarus Crane

In the fields of western UP where we roamed, I'm happy to report, Sarus Cranes outnumbered scarecrows 3:1.

Crane,In the fields of western UP where we roamed, I'm happy to report, Sarus Cranes outnumbered scarecrows 3:1.

Grey Crowned Crane

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