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Whooping Crane
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Aransas (winter), Wood Buffalo (summer).
Diet: Crabs, grain.
Best time to spot: Fewer than 700 wild birds.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
Recent US sightings
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