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When to see Blue Crane in Addo Elephant National Park
Blue Crane are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Blue Crane's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Addo Elephant National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Blue Crane in Addo Elephant National Park: best roads
Drive
Nzipondo Loop, Vukani Loop and Gorah Loop run through open grassland: good country for Blue Crane.
- Nzipondo Loop6.2 km · open grassland
- Vukani Loop4 km · open grassland
- Gorah Loop10.2 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Blue Crane have actually been seen recently.
About the Blue Crane
The blue crane is a tall, elegant crane endemic to southern Africa and the national bird of South Africa. It has pale blue-grey plumage, a long neck, long legs, a black-and-white head and distinctive long, flowing black feathers hanging from the head and neck. It is primarily associated with open grassland, agricultural landscapes and highveld habitats and feeds on seeds, grasses, insects and other small food items. Blue cranes are generally social outside the breeding season and may form large flocks.
How to identify the Blue Crane
Tall, elegant crane with a predominantly slate-grey body, white crown and face, black neck and a long white-and-black tail. Long dark legs and distinctive elongated wing feathers give it a graceful appearance.
Other species to look for in Addo Elephant National Park
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