Black-necked Crane
- Score
- 0.85109794
- Family
- Gruidae
- Tail Shape
- pointed
- Wing Shape
- broad
Why it matters
The black-necked crane, or *Grus nigricollis*, is the only crane species that inhabits high-altitude alpine meadows, primarily across the Tibetan Plateau. Ornithologists and conservationists prize this bird for its unique evolutionary adaptation to extreme elevations and its significant cultural status as a symbol of longevity and purity in Himalayan traditions.
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