Source BirdLifeInternational

"The future of the Critically Endangered Siberian Crane Grus leucogeranus is looking brighter thanks to an international effort by China, Iran, Kazakhstan and Russia, four countries along the bird's dramatic migratory routes. The project, supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the International Crane Foundation through the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), is the first of its kind to use a 'flyway' approach to stabilise and to sustain the remaining 3,000-3,500 Siberian Cranes and millions of other migratory waterbirds. This partnership has also played a catalytic role in boosting the conservation and rehabilitation of wetlands covering some 7 million hectares. Each year, Siberian Cranes migrate up to 5,000 km from its breeding grounds in northern Siberia, along two migration routes to wintering sites in southern China and Iran. For more information about the project click here "

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