Common Name: Sandhill Crane
Scientific Name: Grus canadensis
Height: 3-4 feet
Wingspan: 6 feet
Weight: 7.1-11 pounds
Diet: Mostly plants and grains, but will also eat invertebrates, small mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.
![Sandhill Cranes](https://johnhutchingsmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sandhill-Crane.jpg)
The impact of garbage on local birds
Birds often mistake plastic for food and feed it to their young leading to a reduction in the local population and increasing the likelihood of disease. You can help by disposing of your garbage properly will not only help birds now but also future generations.