Tim Flach Britannique, 1958
Gray Crowned Crane - Wings Up, 2021
Série: Birds
C-Type print
122 x 190 cm
48 1/8 x 74 3/4 in
48 1/8 x 74 3/4 in
Edition of 5 plus 2 artist's proofs
70 x 109 cm
27 1/2 x 42 7/8 in
27 1/2 x 42 7/8 in
Edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs
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'These magnificent cranes take dating extremely seriously. Before they tie the knot, each pair of prospective partners must master a synchronized nuptial dance. The laborious routine usually features a mix...
"These magnificent cranes take dating extremely seriously. Before they tie the knot, each pair of prospective partners must master a synchronized nuptial dance. The laborious routine usually features a mix of whooping calls, vigorous head-bobbing, and plenty of prancing and wing flapping, but it also creates a powerful bond; after making their choice, these birds are strictly monogamous, mating for life.
Unlike other cranes, who are incapable of perching, the gray crowned crane and the closely related black crowned crane both possess a prehensile rear toe that enables them to roost in trees, helping them avoid the numerous predators that lurk in the African savannahs where they live. Most other species of crane roost on the ground or in shallow water."
Excerpt from "Birds", published by Abrams, 2021