Grus virgo

Demoiselle Crane

BirdBest Season: Jan–Dec

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About this species

The Demoiselle Crane is one of the most beautiful cranes in India — elegant and grey with white ear tufts and a long black breast plume. Hundreds of thousands winter in Rajasthan, and the spectacle at Khichan where villagers feed them each winter draws thousands of cranes to feed within metres of observers. See Demoiselle Cranes at Khichan — India's most spectacular winter crane gathering. Mass feeding guide and birding photography.

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Best locations for Demoiselle Crane

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Desert National Park

Rajasthan, India

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Keoladeo National Park

Rajasthan, India

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When and Where to Photograph Demoiselle Crane

Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Desert National Park.

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