2 Types of Cranes in South Dakota
2 types of cranes have a verified observation record in South Dakota. The most frequently recorded are Sandhill Crane and Whooping Crane. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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2 types of cranes have a verified observation record in South Dakota. The most frequently recorded are Sandhill Crane and Whooping Crane. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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2 types of cranes recorded in South Dakota
2 cranes species have a verified observation record in South Dakota, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandhill Crane | Antigone canadensis | 83 |
| 2 | Whooping Crane | Grus americana | 24 |
Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) is the most commonly recorded, with 83 verified observations — about 78% of all cranes reported in South Dakota. If you spot a crane here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
South Dakota also hosts less common cranes such as Sandhill Crane and Whooping Crane, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.