Magic of Cranes

Cranes, long-necked and long-legged birds of the Gruiformes order who mate for life, have fascinated many cultures. In Japan, they are a symbol of longevity and a happy marriage; in China, heavenly cranes are messengers of wisdom. Carl-Albrecht von Treuenfels has spent decades observing and photographing cranes, and in this dazzling collection, he offers overwhelming evidence why we must strive to ensure their survival. This beautiful volume includes maps depicting the birds flight routes; guides to where cranes can be seen in their natural habitats; and detailed information on how they live, their elaborate and noisy courting dances, how they nurture their young, and how they migrate each winter in V-shaped formations.Von Treuenfels, Carl-Albrecht is the author of 'Magic of Cranes ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780810993327 and ISBN 0810993325.