Latin: [i]Gruidae[/i] family
Japanese: 鶴 [i]tsuru[/i]

A long-legged, long-necked bird. The most frequently depicted crane in Japanese art, recognizable by its red forehead and black markings, is the [[red-crowned crane]].

Do not confuse with [[heron]]s or [[stork]]s.

h4. See also

* [[Red-crowned Crane]]
* [[Grey Crowned Crane]]
* [[Black Crowned Crane]]
* [[Heron]]
* [[Stork]]
* [[Little Egret]]
* [[Tag Group:Birds]]

For the lifting machine, see [[crane (machine)]]. For origami, see [[paper crane]].
鶴 鹤