Oregon wildlife
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
These elegant birds gather in huge flocks before migrating south.
See the Sandhill Crane up close
Best months
Sep · Oct · Nov
Best at dawn and dusk during peak migration (mid-October) — check the refuge's fall birding report for current crane numbers.
Where to look
Malheur National Wildlife RefugeKlamath Basin National Wildlife RefugesSauvie Island Wildlife Area
Conservation status
Common fall migrant in eastern Oregon wetlands
Good to know
What do sandhill cranes eat?
They are omnivores, feeding on grains, insects, and small rodents in fields and wetlands.
How long do sandhill cranes live?
In the wild, they can live up to 20 years or more.
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