THE ANIMALS
Sarus Crane
SARUS CRANE
Grus antigone
Class
Birds
Order
Gruiformes
Family
Gruidae
Habitat
Marshes and grasslands of Southeast Asia and Australia
Diet
Omnivore
Curiosity
The Sarus crane can reach a height of 1.80 m and weigh from 7 to 8.5 kg. It's a monogamous species that chooses a mate for life: Checca, the Sarus crane at Parco Pallavicino, has been living here for over 30 years and has chosen humans as her companion: she performs spectacular ritual dances for them. For this reason, she doesn't tolerate the presence of her own kind.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE - TEMPORARY CLOSURES
• Isola Madre: closed for the entire day on Saturday, August 30, 2025
• Rocca di Angera: early closure on Sunday, August 31 and Friday, September 12, 2025 (castle closed at 4:30 PM, last entry at 3:30 PM)
• Isola Bella: Saturday, September 6, early closure for private event (ticket office and last entry at 12:00 PM, palace closed at 12:30 PM, garden at 1:00 PM)
We apologize for any inconvenience.