Pairing Up Yet?

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Pairing Up Yet?
Pair formation begins when birds are two to three years old. Three-year-olds with mates hardly ever nest. Average age at first egg is a bit older than 4 years old. After that, a crane can lay eggs and raise chicks the rest of its long life.

Courtesy of Klaus Nigge

Subadult group on the winering grounds