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TIL the Stanley crane is the national bird of South Africa. Unlike most cranes, it has a relatively large and unusually shaped head and a proportionately thin neck giving this bird a highly unique appearance. Also called the blue crane, it is listed as vulnerable and has a very restricted range.

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