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Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum); also African Crowned Crane, is a bird in the crane family Gruidae. Native to Africa south of the Sahara. Non-migratory. Subspecies East African B. r. gibbericeps (Crested Crane) occurs from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo through Uganda, and Kenya to eastern South Africa. Grows to 3.3 ft. (1 m); 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg). Eats insects and other invertebrates, reptiles, small mammals, as well as grass seeds. Eats insects and other invertebrates, reptiles, small mammals, grass seeds. National bird of Uganda, shown on the country's flag and coat of arms.