About the Demoiselle Crane
The demoiselle crane is a species of crane found in central Eurosiberia, ranging from the Black Sea to Mongolia and Northeast China. There is also a small breeding population in Turkey. These cranes are migratory birds. Birds from western Eurasia will spend the winter in Africa while the birds from Asia, Mongolia and China will spend the winter in the Indian subcontinent. The bird is symbolically significant in the culture of India, where it is known as koonj or kurjaa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Grus virgo |
| Species Codes | demcra1, DECR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Demoiselle Crane belong to?
The Demoiselle Crane (Grus virgo) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Demoiselle Crane?
The demoiselle crane is a species of crane found in central Eurosiberia, ranging from the Black Sea to Mongolia and Northeast China. There is also a small breeding population in Turkey. These cranes are migratory birds. Birds from western Eurasia will spend the winter in Africa while the birds from ...
Where can I report a Demoiselle Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of Demoiselle Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code demcra1, or on iNaturalist.
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