Tall, graceful, and among the rarest birds on earth. Here are eight things you probably didn't know about this awe-inspiring ...

Cranes are large omnivorous birds known for their vocalizations and for performing elaborate mating dances. There are 15 species of cranes in the family Gruidae. With long legs and a large torso, ...

The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, WI is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 crane species.

A rare bird species that once vanished from Louisiana is making a steady comeback as four more whooping cranes were released into the wild last month. The release of the young birds, which were raised ...

What is so special about wattled cranes? Wattled cranes are the largest crane species in Africa. They are only found on the continent and there are only about 9,600 left in Zambia, Botswana, Angola, ...

BARABOO, Wis. (WKOW) -- The International Crane Foundation has announced the death of an endangered whooping crane, Ducky. Ducky died earlier in September due to bird flu. “We are deeply saddened by ...

The number of endangered bird and amphibian species has increased on the Environment Ministry’s latest Red List, but there has been some good news.

Cranes date back to the dinosaurs. Sandhill cranes are among the oldest living species of birds. Their mystery and elegance has long captivated Placitas fiber artist Judith Roderick, who has written a ...