🐦DYK that nearly all of the world's last wild Whooping Cranes depend on the wetlands of the Boreal Forest to breed? Once facing near extinction – only about 20 remained in the 1940s – these birds now nearly number 600, thanks to conservation efforts. During the summer months, they migrate to the lush, food-rich wetlands of the northern boreal, where they will breed, nest, and raise their young before heading all the way down to Texas for the winter months. When we conserve the Boreal Forest, we

7.6K views · 777 reactions | Did you know? Over 325 bird species rely on the Boreal Forest for their survival. Here’s the song of another one of those boreal birds: the whooping crane. Another beautiful bird to inspire you to take part in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count! | Boreal Conservation | Facebook

6.2K views · 366 reactions | 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 | Facebook

332 reactions · 27 shares | What do Whooping Cranes sound like? Our Lead Outreach Biologist Stephanie Schmidt explains their three main calls in our latest Craniac Short! #craniacshorts #whooperwednesday | International Crane Foundation | Facebook

2.2K views · 125 reactions | Our Director of Conservation Medicine Dr. Barry Hartup "migrated" to Texas earlier this month to assist with banding Whooping Cranes. The multi-year project is studying the cranes' migration and health with our partners in the U.S. and Canada. Watch as Barry releases a newly banded crane! | International Crane Foundation | Facebook