The demoiselle crane is a small yet striking migratory bird found across Central Asia, from its breeding grounds in the steppes of Kazakhstan, Mongolia and northern China, to their wintering grounds in India, Nepal and parts of Africa. With its elegant appearance—slender neck, long legs and beautiful plumage—it is often considered one of the most graceful crane species. They are known for their intricate courtship dances, during which pairs engage in synchronised movements and calls, creating a beautiful spectacle.
Demoiselle cranes, India
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
King of the jungle? Nope
-
A young jaguar on a riverbank, Pantanal, Brazil
-
Like sands through the hourglass
-
An ocean of stars above the desert
-
A real fun guy…er, squirrel
-
Where we go to play
-
Seceda, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy
-
St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights, Michigan, USA
-
Banggai cardinalfish with sea anemone
-
The Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, Germany
-
Les Braves monument, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
-
Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
-
World Population Day
-
A smooth landing, feet first
-
Makar Sankranti
-
Rocky Mountain runoff
-
Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
-
Pretty in pink
-
Butterfly Beach in Canacona, South Goa
-
Naxos, Cyclades, Greece
-
Whanganui National Park, Retaruke, New Zealand
-
The festival of colours
-
The Painted Hills, Oregon
-
Beech trees and anemone wildflowers, Jutland, Denmark
-
Great grey owls in their nest, Finland
-
International Literacy Day
-
World Space Week
-
Trusty water-shifters
-
Asian swallowtail butterfly on a red spider lily
-
Kalalau Beach on the Nā Pali Coast, Hawaii, United States
Bing Wallpaper Gallery

