This Asian bird is the world's fourth rarest crane.  The cranes are in danger due to habitat shrinkage. For information about the White Naped Crane, visit the International Crane Foundation's website by clicking  HERE .

This photograph is © copyright 2004, Carl Cook. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without permission, including Internet use. This print is protected by the Digimarc imbedded watermark system and is registered with the Digimarc Corp.

Exhibition quality  prints are available of the image on this page. Traditional prints are in very limited supply. Digital prints available as well. For prices and information, please click HERE. For information concerning editorial usage or for qualified commercial usage, or for comments and questions, please email clcook@olywa.net

Photographed at the Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA

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