sarus crane

[ sahr-uhs ]

noun

1. a large, gray crane, Grus antigone, of Asia, having a naked, red head.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarus crane¹

1830–40; < Hindi sāras < Sanskrit sārasa pertaining to lakes

Example Sentences

A rare Sarus crane has been confiscated from the Indian man who nursed it back to health from injury after the story of their bond made headlines.

From BBC

Around a year ago, Mohammad Arif found an injured Sarus crane in his field in Uttar Pradesh state.

From BBC

In India, the sarus crane — crimson-headed and as tall as an adult human — is celebrated for its monogamy.

From New York Times

She says examples include the Iberian lynx in Spain, the Eastern sarus crane in Thailand, the Kihansi spray toad in Tanzania, golden lion tamarins in Brazil or American burying beetles in the US.

From The Guardian

At the Korat Zoo last week, birdkeeper Sarawut Wongsombat, sweating in his white gown, opened and closed a large Sarus crane puppet mouth in his right hand while waving a tiny tilapia in front of the beak of an 8-day-old chick that wobbled on its skinny legs.

From Seattle Times