black sea red data book - Department of Biology

Anthropoides virgo Linnaeus, 1758
Synonyms: Grus virgo, Árdea virgo Linnaeus, 1758
Common names: Engl: Demoiselle Crane; Russ: Krasavka, ZhuravV-krasavka; Turk:
Telli turna; Ukr: Stepovy zhuraveV
Taxonomic description. In the areas along the sea coast, it is estimated that 330-380
of these birds can be found. About 120-140 pairs breed here; in pre-migration
periods, gatherings may reach c. 1000 specimens.
IUCN Status
World level: LR
Black Sea Regional level: EN
Subregion level: VU
Order GRUIFORMES
Family GRUID AE
Distribution, Habitat type, Critical habitats, Limiting factors. Breeds in steppes
and cultivated fields, either with low and thinned out mosaic vegetation or without
vegetation. In the post-breeding period , it occurs on shallow water-bodies (bays,
estuaries, river mouths) surrounded by agricultural fields or steppe.
Biology. A breeding, summer and migratory species. Arrives by the beginning of the
second third of April. The nest is a trampled plot on the ground, encircled by old
parts of plants, small stones, clods of earth, and dry cattle droppings. Egg-laying
starts from the second third of April onwards. The clutch consists of 1-2, rarely three
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