What kind of bird is this? He has an upward golden crown. Shenzhen Wild-life Zoo

Latin English name: Balearica pavonina English name: Crowned crane

Classification: Crane Order, Crane Family.

Origin: Most offshore areas in Africa.

Living habits: They often live in groups near plants with abundant water, and only in mating period do males and females live in pairs. At that time, they were the most active, especially in the early morning and evening, often spreading their wings and holding their necks, singing and dancing. The food is mainly invertebrates, buds and leaves in the water, and some reptiles, frogs, insects and other small animals are also eaten in hot days. Nesting more than the ground, laying 2-3 eggs at a time. Because they have a bunch of beautiful crested feathers on their heads, they are also called "crowned cranes"

Protection level: cites Appendix II