Crane (bird)

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/crane-bird

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Family Gruidae
2. What makes cranes the tallest flying birds?Cranes can grow over 1.5 meters tall and have wingspans up to 2.4 meters. Their large size helps them fly over wide wetlands and reach food easily.
3. Why do cranes have long legs and necks?Their long legs let them wade through water to find food. A long neck helps them reach roots, seeds, and other food items in tall grasses.

Bio-indicators: Organisms whose presence, absence, or abundance reflects the condition of an ecosystem.
Aerodynamic efficiency: The ability to fly with minimal resistance and energy expenditure.
Habitat degradation: The process by which a natural habitat is damaged or destroyed, reducing its ability to support wildlife.