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Eggs of Alberta: Aquatic Birds

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Cranes, Rails, and Allies (Gruiformes)

Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis

Order & Family: Gruiformes, Gruidae
Description: Subelliptical to long subelliptical, smooth and glossy. Colour is olive-buff with brown to lilac spots and blotches.
Clutch Size: 2 eggs
Egg Size: 94 x 60 mm

Breeding Status
Boreal Forest: Confirmed
Canadian Shield: Confirmed
Rocky Mountain: Confirmed
Parkland: Observed
Foothills: Confirmed
Grassland: Observed

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