An image captures a crowned crane within an animal enclosure, located in Irkutsk, Russia, likely at the Irkutsk Zoo. The bird is positioned with its back mostly to the viewer, its head bent downward into a light grey feeding bowl filled with granular feed. Its plumage displays black feathers on its back and prominent crest, stark white feathers on its chest and portions of its wings, and a distinct band of dark brown feathers on its lower back/rump. A portion of the bird's white face and a blue eye are visible as it interacts with the feed. It stands on two dark, slender, scaly legs. The floor of the enclosure is covered with a mixture of straw and wood shavings. The background consists of a dark green, corrugated metal wall. To the left, a light grey metallic structure, possibly a gate frame or barrier, shows minor discoloration.

Zoo animals observed during morning hour

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Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 07:47 AM

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Irkutsk, Russia

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An image captures a crowned crane within an animal enclosure, located in Irkutsk, Russia, likely at the Irkutsk Zoo. The bird is positioned with its back mostly to the viewer, its head bent downward i…read more

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