Whooping Crane

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkb:species
gptkb:Whooping_Crane
gptkbp:adaptations seasonal migration
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and white
white with black crown
gptkbp:age both parents
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 10,000 feet
slow and steady
25 to 35 mph
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:true
gptkbp:behavior social
foraging in shallow water
courtship dances
roosting at night
gptkbp:behavioral_displays dancing and calling
gptkbp:breeding_behavior increasing in some areas
nesting in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_range Canada and northern United States
Florida and Texas
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
April to June
spring to summer
gptkbp:broadcasts grains
gptkbp:call trumpeting sound
gptkbp:captive_breeding important for survival
gptkbp:caring_for_colts both parents involved
gptkbp:chick_development fledging at 3 months
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:clutch_size 1 to 2 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:white
long and straight
gptkbp:coloration gray and red
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs
habitat protection
habitat restoration
public education
Whooping Crane Recovery Team
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
gptkb:Least_Concern
Endangered
endangered
gptkbp:cultural_representation art and folklore
featured in Native American folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of conservation
symbol of conservation efforts
symbol of longevity
featured in Native American folklore
state bird of Wisconsin
gptkbp:cultural_symbol gptkb:Japanese_folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivore
omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution North America, Asia
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:element peace
gptkbp:endemic_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:family gptkb:Gruidae
gptkbp:flaps during courtship
gptkbp:fledging_period 60 to 70 days
70 to 80 days
gptkbp:foot long
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages in shallow water
foraging in shallow water
gptkbp:fossil_record gptkb:Maya_civilization
dating back to the Pleistocene
dating back 2.5 million years
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Grus
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
marshes
river deltas
wet meadows
islands in marshes
gptkbp:habitat_preference open wetlands and grasslands
gptkbp:has a calm demeanor
gptkbp:has_color white and black
gptkbp:has_natural_feature long neck
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Whooping Crane
gptkbp:human_interaction birdwatching
gptkbp:incubation_period 29 to 32 days
gptkbp:is a skilled fighter
a member of the Furious Five
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Whooping_Crane
gptkbp:is_atype_of gptkb:Grus
gptkb:cultural_icon
endangered species
protected species
symbol of good fortune
large bird
migratory bird
wading bird
crane species
national treasure in Japan
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in New Year festivals
gptkbp:is_character_in gptkb:Kung_Fu_Panda
gptkbp:is_featured_in art and literature
gptkbp:is_found_in marshes and wetlands
gptkbp:is_friend_of gptkb:Po
gptkbp:is_known_for its elegance
its striking appearance
its courtship rituals
its loud calls
its graceful flight.
gptkbp:is_known_to nest on the ground
migrate long distances
pair for life
perform elaborate dances
gptkbp:is_observed_in mating dances
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with happiness
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as origami
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in gptkb:Japanese_art
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in traditional ceremonies
rice paddies
pairs during breeding season
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:family_Gruidae
gptkb:Japanese_culture
gptkbp:is_protected_by conservation laws
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of longevity
gptkbp:is_threatened_by habitat loss
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to climate change
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Grus_japonensis
gptkbp:lifespan 20 years
22 years
gptkbp:lives_for up to 30 years in the wild
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
yes
dancing
gptkbp:migration Eastern Asia
seasonal
late summer
migratory
Central Flyway
up to 3,000 miles
early spring
depends on weather conditions
long-distance migratory
follow traditional routes
up to 2,500 miles
Eastern Flyway
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:nest_material vegetation
grasses and reeds
vegetation and mud
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:ground
low
April to June
wetlands
variable
built on the ground
builds nests in shallow water
gptkbp:nesting_site gptkb:ground
near water sources
gptkbp:notable_locations gptkb:Aransas_National_Wildlife_Refuge
gptkbp:order gptkb:Gruiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:population hundreds of thousands
approximately 600 individuals
600 individuals
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
decreasing
over 95% decline
gptkbp:predators eagles
foxes
coyotes
gptkbp:public_awareness important for conservation efforts
gptkbp:range widespread across North America
primarily in the United States and Canada
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Black_Crowned_Crane
gptkb:Whooping_Crane
Demoiselle Crane
gptkbp:reproduction lay 1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:research ongoing to monitor populations
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Grus_americana
gptkbp:size 15 to 25 pounds
tallest North American bird
gptkbp:social_behavior live in family groups
communal roosting
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous
monogamous pairs
flocks
gptkbp:species gptkb:Grus_americana
gptkb:Grus_canadensis
gptkbp:successor successful in some areas
gptkbp:territorial_behavior yes
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
human disturbance
gptkbp:vocalization loud calls
trumpeting calls
varied calls
important for mating
gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in wetland ecosystems
gptkbp:weight 15 to 25 pounds
4.5 to 10.5 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife not endangered
pollution
threat
high during nesting
critical for population recovery
protected under U. S. law
gptkbp:wing_configuration white with black tips
gptkbp:wingspan 7.5 feet
up to 2.5 meters
6 to 7.5 feet
7.5 to 8 feet
gptkbp:wintering_range Gulf Coast
southern United States and Mexico
gptkbp:young colt
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3