Demoiselle Crane
Taxonomic Name: Anthropoides virgo
Conservation Status: Least concern
Diet: Plant material, legumes, small mammals, and insects
Size: Approximately 90 cm tall
Weight: 2 - 3 kilograms
Group Name: Flock
Fun Fact: The demoiselle crane is named for their delicate appearance and was named by Marie Antoinette!
You can find the Zoo's demoiselle crane in the Open Range section near Toucan Ridge!