Meet the Stanley crane (also known as the blue crane). That soft blue grey colour almost looks unreal in real life, and those long flowing feathers aren’t tail feathers at all, they’re actually wing feathers called tertials. A few facts about this species: 🪶 National bird of South Africa 🌍 Found mainly in South Africa and Namibia, living on open grasslands ⚠️ Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss and human activity 🥚 Usually lays two eggs per clutch ⏳ Lifespan of around 20–30 years 🌱

The Blue Crane, South Africa’s national bird, now represents our organisation and symbolises our mission: to stand for and conserve all our region’s birdlife. Our purpose has always been clear: to protect South Africa’s birds, their habitats, and the balance between people and nature. But as threats to biodiversity intensify, so too does our commitment. As we grow in size and impact, we embrace a bold new emblem: the Blue Crane. When the Southern African Ornithological Society, founded in 1930,

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Solitary blue crane in its habitat, with soft greenery around. The scene underscores the beauty of birds and the importance of creating enriching environments for avian conservation.

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