The Common Crane, also known as the Eurasian Crane, breeds in Europe and across the Palearctic to Siberia. Annually, in September, the species migrate to India for the winter and return around March.
The Common Crane is one of the most abundant of the 15 crane species. Moreover, the United Kingdom is also currently reintroducing these cranes into the island. birds winter regularly in open country, often on cultivated lands and sometimes also in savanna-like areas. The species also prefer flooded areas, shallow sheltered bays, and swampy meadows.