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The grey crowned crane has been listed as endangered since 2012 due to mounting threats. [File, Standard]
Once a familiar sight across many landscapes, the majestic grey crowned crane is now facing an increasingly uncertain future.
The large-scale wheat and maize farms, which once supported crane populations, have been disappearing due to land subdivision and the planting of crops that do not favour the birds.
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