The demoiselle crane is a small yet striking migratory bird found across Central Asia, from its breeding grounds in the steppes of Kazakhstan, Mongolia and northern China, to its wintering grounds in India, Nepal and parts of Africa. With its elegant appearance—slender neck, long legs and beautiful plumage—it is often considered one of the most graceful crane species. They are known for their intricate courtship dances, during which pairs engage in synchronized movements and calls, creating a beautiful spectacle.
Demoiselle cranes, India
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
Aspens near Marble, Colorado, USA
-
The Circus, Bath, Somerset, England
-
Japanese tree frog in a pink morning glory
-
Northern hawk-owl, Canada
-
Tea plantation near Munnar, India
-
Octopus in defensive posture, Mayotte, Indian Ocean
-
Impala and red-billed oxpecker, South Africa
-
Magellanic penguins
-
Devetashka Cave, Devetaki, Bulgaria
-
Inside the Nobel Peace Centre, Oslo, Norway
-
Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell, Ibiza, Spain
-
Allens hummingbird
-
Beech forest in Nienhagen, Germany
-
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom
-
Isla Cristina, Huelva, Spain
-
Peggys Point Lighthouse, Atlantic Coast, Nova Scotia, Canada
-
Manarola, Cinque Terre National Park, Liguria, Italy
-
Heidelberg on the river Neckar, Germany
-
Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, Italy
-
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, United States
-
Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida, USA
-
Bears Ears National Monument, Utah, United States
-
Val Brandet, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy
-
Coral reef and beach in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
-
Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii, USA
-
Two red-crowned cranes in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
-
Castle Stalker, Argyll, Scotland
-
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, Oregon, USA
-
Ochagavía, Navarre, Spain
-
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine, USA
Bing Wallpaper Gallery

