# Hello, hello

**Crane / Trana / Common Crane**

- **Plumage:** Slate-grey overall plumage; head and upper neck feature black and white vertical striping, back of neck white running down sides. - **Beak:** Straight, pointed, dagger-like greyish-yellow bill suitable for probing wet soil. - **Body build:** Tall, elegant wading bird (height up to 120 cm, wingspan 180–222 cm) with long slender dark legs and long neck. - **Distinctive details:** Unfeathered patch of bright crimson-red skin on the crown, bushy ornamental tail plume formed by drooping tertial feathers.

This species is an important part of the ecosystems in Västerbotten.

## FAQs

- **What is Grus grus?**: Grus grus (Kranich) is a species found in Lapland.
- **Where does this species live?**: It inhabits typical habitats in the Scandinavian north.


## Weitere Informationen

- Illustration: Hello, hello
- Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten
- Native to Northern Sweden