| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / H_CraneSandhill
BIRD GALLERY - Water Birds Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Sandhill Crane
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| Scientific Name: | Grus canadensis
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| Body Length & Habitat: | 50 Inches / Marshes
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| 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
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