female sandhill crane at the Viera Wetlands watches over her
young, which are called colts because of their long, strong legs.
Sandhill cranes mate for life, and females lay two eggs, though
both parents take turns sitting on them during their monthlong
incubation. The colts begin flying at about 65-75 days old and
remain with their parents for nine to 10 months, accompanying
them in migration. A
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