Who is our feathered friend? | Blog Post #24

The sandhill crane has had a long history. These birds have one of the longest fossil records of any bird in the whole world! Dating all they way back to 2.5 million years ago.  These birds have thrived in North America and are migratory birds. They came under threat and became critically endangered species before the US Migratory Bird Treaty Act was put in place. This act prohibits the take of migratory birds without permission from the interior Department of  US fish and wild life service.

Adults are gray overall; during breeding, their plumage is usually much worn and stained, particularly in the migratory populations. There are a few sub-species but they are found in Mississippi and Cuba. These subspecies are endangered as they are isolated and do not migrate. These birds create a loud sound that can be heard from a distance as if they are saying "r."

Now that we have a better idea of our feathered friend, we could get on to developing a story board. Our star will be the Sandhill Crane, and this time, humans will be the side characters!