Uganda: Endangered Crested Crane

Publisher:
ntvuganda
Publication Date:
23 February 2012
Tags:
Uganda, Wildlife

The Grey Crowned Crane also know as the Crested Crane is the national bird of Uganda and adorns the centre of the national flag and court of arms. Despite its significance to the country's heritage, this bird is now under threat and could soon become extinct due to the continued encroachment on its habitat.

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