What is this?

[007Sean]

I know it's a crane or egret but does anyone know what species and country of orgin? Would love to have these!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Not a clue! Just beautiful though - I would like to know too

 

[SilverKelpie]

Sunbittern from Central and South America. Beautiful!

 

[007Sean]

Thanks, Im too lazy right now to look it up myself...thought someone on here would know.

 

[ChickNanny13]

 

[Chickassan]

Looks like a butterfly and a crane had a baby!

 

[Tony K T]

Sean you gonna get some?
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[007Sean]

Sean you gonna get some?
In N.H.,Tony.

Tony if there were any way possible, heck YES. Im sure their protected or at least on the CITIES list? Their color pattern and feeding habits are worth the price alone.

 

[duncan5]

I used to work with them at the Franklyn Park Zoo in Boston. Very easy to keep in a inside aviary.

 

[Tony K T]

Hey Sean,How about this?USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, Maryland is closing its crane propagation program and is seeking immediate placement of approximately 40 Florida Sandhill Cranes and 40 Greater Sandhill Cranes. Most have been parent reared are wing clipped and are in breeding pairs. There are a few singles and juveniles available as well. Interested persons should contact Animal Care Coordinator Randy Mickley, 301-497-5602, [email protected] and cc Crane Flock Manager Brian Clauss, 240-786-2623, [email protected] N.H.,Tony.