Sandhill Cranes III

Sandhill Cranes preparing for takeoff in a pack exhibit coordinated and communicative behaviors. They start by calling out to each other with their distinctive trumpeting sounds, ensuring the group is synchronized. The cranes then engage in a series of stretches and wing flaps, priming their muscles for flight. As they begin to move, their long legs propel them into a running start, gaining momentum. With powerful beats of their wings, they lift off almost simultaneously, maintaining formation. This collective effort and precise timing highlight their strong social bonds and remarkable coordination as they ascend into the sky.