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Saving Uganda’s Grey Crowned Cranes: Protecting a National Icon

Saving Uganda’s Grey Crowned Cranes: Protecting a National Icon

The Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps), with its graceful movements and golden crown of feathers, is one of Uganda’s most iconic species—and the country’s national bird. Often seen on Uganda’s coat of arms, the crane symbolizes elegance, prosperity, and peace. However, despite its national significance, this beautiful bird is now classified as Endangered by

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