Colt Gets the Worm
A Sandhill Crane colt works on its worm snack while its sibling looks on and says, “You gonna eat all of that?”
From the Field
Sandhill Crane chicks are precocial, meaning they are able to feed themselves shortly after hatching. They primarily eat insects, small vertebrates, grains, and plant matter that they find in their habitat. During the first few weeks, the chicks grow rapidly, increasing in weight by about 1% per day. (Source: Chipper Birds)
