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The sandhill crane – which dates back 40 million years – has a red forehead; white cheeks; and a long, dark, pointed bill. Male and female look alike. The bird often gives a loud trumpeting call that can be heard over a long distance. Mike Siegel/The Seattle Times/AP
Sandhill cranes fly in formation against a sunset near Gibbon, Neb., on March 14. About half a million sandhill cranes stop along an 80-mile stretch of the Platte River for three to four weeks each spring in March and April before continuing their journey to Canada, Alaska, or Siberia. Nati Harnik/AP
Sandhill cranes stand on a sandbar along the Platte River near Gibbon, Neb., on March 14. Nati Harnik/AP
Sandhill cranes prepare to land along the Platte River near Gibbon, Neb., on March 14. Nati Harnik/AP
Sandhill cranes fly over a corn field near Gibbon, Neb., on March 23. Nati Harnik/AP
A sandhill crane dances and throws a stalk of corn into the air near Gibbon, Neb., on March 23. Nati Harnik/AP
A sandhill crane spreads its wings in a cornfield near Gibbon, Neb., on March 23. Nati Harnik/AP
Sandhill cranes dance in a creek near Newark, Neb., on March 18. Nati Harnik/AP
Sandhill cranes take flight near Gibbon, Neb., on March 23. Nati Harnik/AP
Sandhill cranes fly in front of a nearly full moon near Alda, Neb., on March 18. Nati Harnik/AP
Sandhill cranes share a field with cattle near the unincorporated town of Newark, Neb., on March 18. Nati Harnik/AP
Sandhill cranes fly in formation in front a nearly full moon near Alda, Neb., on March 18. Nati Harnik/AP
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