Crowned cranes japan. If any bird deserves the accolade then the crane should be considered the fashion model of the bird world. Observe the amazing spectacle that is the annual red crowned crane mating dance. Made for a nice contrast against the snow and other japanese red crowned cranes. On average red crowned cranes are the heaviest crane species weighing up to 25 pounds.
Tall slim long legged and always elegant. Japanese crane or tancho is a graceful endangered bird mostly found in hokkaido region japan. Sadly however in recent years their numbers have diminished due to urbanisation. A pair of red crowned cranes was used in the design for the series d 1000 yen note reverse side.
In the winter the mainland population divides into two or three wintering subpopulations wintering along rivers and in coastal and freshwater marshes in japan china and the korean peninsula. The crane is a majestic bird that is a favorite subject in many asian paintings. Their physical beauty is undeniable. In many countries japanese cranes are also known as red crowned cranes while manchurian people recognize it as manchurian crane as well.
In japan this crane is known as the tanchozuru and is said to live for 1000 years. The gray crane above is actually ironically a common crane as it was the only one there that day. It is seen that an adult crane forehead and crown are covered with a red skin. The official logo of japan airlines features a red crowned crane.
See more photos of the cranes dancing paying and flying below. The long white neck and torso contrasting black legs and head is topped with a red crown. One hundred famous views of edo 1857 hiroshige. Sarurun kamuy god of the marshes mark brazil red crowned crane grus japonensis.
The red crowned crane is named for the red cap on top of its head which is exposed red skin. Although there are many species of cranes in asia its usually the red crown crane that is depicted. The tancho or red crown crane are believed to represent longevity and have long played a special part in japanese mythology.