Knowra Demoiselle crane Demoiselle crane The demoiselle crane is a small migratory crane native to central Eurasia. Its long-distance migrations and distinctive black-and-white plumage distinguish it from other cranes.
Crane (bird) : A large wading bird in the family Gruidae, known for long legs, long necks, and elaborate displays. The demoiselle crane is one of the world's 15 crane species.
Trans-Himalayan migration : The seasonal passage of birds across or around the Himalayas between Central Asia and South Asia. Some demoiselle cranes cross the Himalayas on their autumn journey to India.
International Crane Foundation : A conservation organization focused on cranes and the ecosystems they depend on. Its research and conservation work includes demoiselle cranes and their habitats.
Khichan : A village in Rajasthan, India, known for feeding and hosting wintering demoiselle cranes. Thousands of cranes gather at this village during the wintering season.
Anthropoides : A genus of cranes containing the demoiselle crane and the blue crane. This genus places the demoiselle crane among its closest taxonomic relatives.
Soaring flight : Flight in which birds gain height from rising air currents and glide with little flapping. Thermals help cranes conserve energy during long overland journeys.
Bird ringing : The practice of attaching identification bands to birds to study their movements and survival. Marking cranes can reveal migration routes, survival, and connections between populations.
Karakoram : A mountain range spanning parts of Pakistan, India, and China, north of the Himalayas. Cranes migrating between Central Asia and India may cross high mountain terrain in this region.
Gruidae : The bird family comprising cranes, long-legged wading birds found on most continents. The family includes the demoiselle crane and all other true cranes.
Thermal : A rising column of warm air formed when the Sun heats the ground unevenly. Rising thermals provide lift that supports soaring cranes over land.
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