Adult. All images copyright Doug Newman 
Adult. All images copyright Doug Newman Grey Crowned Crane
Eupodotis caerulescens- Habitat: Grassland and farm lands.
- Diet: Grains and seeds, including agricultural crops. Some insects.
- Status: Locally common and nomadic.
- Calls: Locally common and nomadic.
- Similar looking: None
- Similar sounding: None.
ID pitfalls
None. Its iconic head feathers and crane build make it unmistakable
Where to find one
Any flat, healthy grassland should give you a good chance to find them with good numbers regularly seen in Kaarkloof conservancy.