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Crowned crane (Balearica pavonina [regulorum]).

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crowned crane

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Also known as: Balearica pavonina, crested crane

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In crane
…Europe, and Central Asia; the crowned crane (Balearica pavonina [regulorum]), over nearly all of Africa; and the wattled crane (Bugeranus carunculatus), in eastern and southern Africa.
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In flag of Uganda
…area, the British selected a crested crane as the badge for use on the British Blue Ensign and in other official banners for Uganda. That bird became recognized as the chief national symbol and is featured in the flag that was established in May 1962, in anticipation of independence on…
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