Sarus Crane Family Portrait
by Dawn Currie
Title
Sarus Crane Family Portrait
Artist
Dawn Currie
Medium
Photograph - Digital
Description
Photographic artwork by Dawn Currie. One of a series of images capturing the interaction between adult and juvenile Sarus Cranes. These beautiful intimate portraits capture the caring and patience given the youngster. I'd love to see these birds in their natural habitat, but until then, I enjoy seeing the breeding pair at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida.
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The Sarus Crane (Grus Antigone) is the tallest flying bird, growing as tall as 6 feet. They are native to India, Nepal, Pakistan, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Australia. They live in open wetlands and marshes.
These elegant birds have predominantly grey plumage with a naked red head and neck and long, pale red legs. Juveniles have slightly darker plumage and buff-colored feathers on their head. They mate for life and are usually found in pairs or small family groups, although non-breeding birds stay in flocks until they are able to find partners and set up a breeding territory.
This species is listed as Vulnerable due to loss of wetlands and hunting that have precipitated a rapid population decline.
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August 29th, 2015
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #8 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Robert Bales
An excellent profile of the family with outstanding color and detail!! Congrats for having over 1000 views!! v/f/t
Lori Kingston
Just saw this series over in "Beauty In Art" -- wonderful photos! They're such beautiful birds, and you've captured crisp images of them -- well done! L/F
Jilian Cramb - AMothersFineArt
1/18/16 Congratulations your work has been featured in the FAA Group Beauty in Art!
Mariola Bitner
Congratulations on your outstanding artwork! It has been chosen to be FEATURED in the group “500 VIEWS.”
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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