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H_CraneSandhill Common Name:
Sandhill Crane
 
 
Scientific Name: Grus canadensis

 

Body Length & Habitat: 50 Inches / Marshes

 

Comment: After being threatened in Illinois, this bird's population in the state is now on the rebound. It can be seen migrating through McHenry County in large flocks in the fall, and breeding pairs can be seen throughout the summer in some wetland spots within