Whooping cranes are graceful, expressive and curious creatures. With the help of conservation science, these endangered treasures of North America are flying back from the brink of extinction. Get acquainted with these big, beautiful birds in this Q A with Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute keeper Chris Crowe. STORY: https://s.si.edu/3uSRjda. | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Whoop whoop! It's #WhoopingCraneDay! Check out this awesome video of our whooping cranes, and then learn more by reading our whooping crane Q&A with crane keeper, Chris Crowe! https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/featured-creature-whooping-crane | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Typically Whooping Crane calls all sound similar (at least to human ears) however one of our females has a more “goose-like” honk, which will make it easy to ID her even without transmitter or band data, once we are able to figure out which of the two female companions is actually making the sound! Take a listen! | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries - Whooping Cranes