Crane Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Cranes

Cranes are tall, graceful birds designed with long legs and elegant necks. These beautiful birds are found on every continent except Antarctica and South America. They live in wetlands, grasslands, and near rivers where they wade through shallow water looking for food.

There are 15 species of cranes and they are known for their amazing dancing displays. These birds perform elaborate dances with jumping, bowing, and flapping to communicate with each other. Cranes eat fish, frogs, insects, and plants, and many fly thousands of miles during their seasonal migrations.