Quick answer
Sandhill Cranes are native to North America and Asia. North America from Siberia ( nesting populations) through Canada and US to Cuba; Platte River Nebraska staging critical.
Native range
North America from Siberia ( nesting populations) through Canada and US to Cuba; Platte River Nebraska staging critical.
Continents
- North America
- Asia
Habitat notes
Half a million gather on Nebraska's Platte River each spring — among the greatest wildlife gatherings in North America.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the sandhill crane?
See our full sandhill crane profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial sandhill crane species profile.