Grus americana

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adult_plumage develops after 2-3 years
gptkbp:behavior territorial during breeding season
often seen in pairs or family groups
gptkbp:clutch_size 1 to 2 eggs
gptkbp:color white with black and red markings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs
Whooping Crane Recovery Team
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:collection
Endangered
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in Native American folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of conservation efforts
gptkbp:died_in successful in some areas
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:educational_programs aim to raise awareness
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects habitat availability
gptkbp:family gptkb:Gruidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by George Ord in 1815
gptkbp:fledging_period 10 weeks
about 3 months
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages in shallow water
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low due to small population size
gptkbp:habitat marshes and wetlands
wetlands and grasslands
important for population recovery
Northern Canada and the northern United States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grus americana
gptkbp:lifespan 22 years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
elaborate displays
gptkbp:migration migratory
late summer to early fall
Central Flyway
up to 2,500 miles
forms large flocks
loss of stopover sites
gptkbp:nesting April to June
ground nester
usually near water
gptkbp:order gptkb:Gruiformes
gptkbp:partnerships with local communities for conservation.
gptkbp:population approximately 600 individuals
gptkbp:population_trend due to hunting and habitat loss
gptkbp:predators foxes
gptkbp:public_awareness important for conservation efforts
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Grus_canadensis
gptkbp:social_structure social birds
gptkbp:status protected species
gptkbp:team gptkb:U._S._Fish_and_Wildlife_Service
gptkbp:threats habitat destruction
gptkbp:vocalization trumpeting calls
gptkbp:weight 15 to 25 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:metropolitan_area
gptkbp:wingspan up to 7.5 feet
gptkbp:wintering_range Gulf Coast of Texas
gptkbp:young called chicks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3