South Africa's national bird, the blue crane, is now at greater risk of extinction after being moved from "near threatened" ...

Overberg, South AfricaSouth Africa’s national bird, the blue crane, is now at a greater risk of extinction in the wild.::July 10, 2025In June, the birds were moved from near-threatened to vulnerable ...

The current estimated Blue Crane population in South Africa sits between 34,000 and 68,000, representing a drop in numbers since 2010 of between 27% and 49%. The national bird’s conservation ...

The Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary has received an early Christmas gift this year – two adorable baby blue cranes have hatched, marking a joyous occasion for conservationists and nature lovers alike.