Sony a6000, E 55-210 lens, f/4.5, 1/200s, ISO-320, 82mm. He was displaying at a little-known area in south Florida. I visited often and happened to show up at the right time one day. The original background was distracting, so I replaced it. All attention should be on that beautiful bird. They stand three feet tall or more, with the female slightly smaller.

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From the archive: this male sand crane trying to entice the attention of a female. He "danced" for a long time, and I was so excited to see the display, I'm surprised I got pictures! 😊
Details in ALT.