Accolade Alipore Zoological Park

Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina)

This is a unique specimen in the collection of Alipore Zoological Park. It's a Black Crowned Crane,scientific name Balearica Pavonina. They are mainly found in Savannah region in south of Sahara desert.Like all cranes they feed on small mammals, insect and reptiles.It is listed as endangered species specially in west due to habitat loss and degradation.

My advice to all children who visit a zoological park is to understand the species and then see it because it will help you to learn about the animal.