Official City Bird

Sandhill Crane

The Florida Sandhill Crane is protected by the US Migratory Bird Treaty Act and as a state designated threatened species by Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species Rule. 

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It can reach a height of almost 48 inches and a wingspan of almost 79 inches. The Florida Sandhill Crane is gray with a long neck and legs, with a bald spot of red skin on top of its head. 

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The Florida Sandhill Crane was adopted as the City Bird on May 24, 2018 as part of an initiative put forth by the St. Cloud Main Street Design Committee. 

Do

* Take photos

* Admire the birds

* Respect its habitat

* Stop for a bird crossing 

* Report an injured bird

Interesting fact: Sandhill Cranes choose one mate for life. 

Don't

* Feed the birds

*Harass the birds

* Harm the birds

*Let others do any of the above

*The Sandhill Crane is a threatened species and as such it is against the law to feed, harass, or harm them. (code 68AS - 4.00(3))