In June, the birds were moved from near-threatened to vulnerable in the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List. ::This Earth The Overberg region of the Western Cape was once a ...

The blue crane, South Africa’s national bird, is now at greater risk of extinction, as a new regional assessment lists the species as “vulnerable.” “A Near-Threatened listing is no longer appropriate, ...

CAPE TOWN - Some experts believe climate change could be linked to the population decline of the blue crane bird. The national bird’s conservation status has been changed from threatened to vulnerable ...

Wattled cranes are now endangered, not critically endangered – a win that benefits blue cranes too. Photo: Supplied South Africa’s national bird, the blue crane, has officially been uplisted to ...

With the dwindling number of South Africa’s national bird, the Blue Crane, in the Western Cape and Karoo, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) through its partnership with the International Crane ...

South Africa’s national bird, the blue crane, has officially been uplisted from near threatened to vulnerable in the newly published Regional Red Data Book 2025. The uplisting of the blue crane to ...

Taller than a small child (four and a half feet) and wingspan equal to that of a bald eagle (seven feet), it's the Superman of herons in North America. Sometimes called "crane" or "blue crane," the ...

The current estimated Blue Crane population in South Africa sits between 34,000 and 68,000, representing a drop in numbers since 2010 of between 27% and 49%. The national bird’s conservation status ...

A blue crane rehabilitation facility has been established in the Overberg region of the Western Cape because the birds are being injured in powerline and fence collisions, creating an urgent need for ...

The Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary has received an early Christmas gift this year – two adorable baby blue cranes have hatched, marking a joyous occasion for conservationists and nature lovers alike.

ACE BASIN -- The couple look like they're preening, side by side with their chests out and long necks curved like pitcher handles. It's a darling image, until you see the bald eagle stalking from the ...