RANGE Florida and southeastern Georgia
HABITAT Freshwater wetlands, including marshes, wet prairies, and savannas
DIET Plants, grains, invertebrates; also small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians
A sandhill crane pair performs unison calling to create a bond. Both the males and females make a rattling "kar-r-r-r- o-o-o" sound. The call varies in length, strength and loudness depending on its intention.
During mating, sandhill cranes perform dancing displays, which may involve wing flapping, bowing, jumps, and even stick throwing.
They are not threatened, but face challenges from loss and degradation of their wetland habitats.
