Sandhill Crane

Where to see

Sandhill Crane

Grus canadensis

Wood Buffalo National Park leads · 5 parks ranked by real sighting rates

Parks Ranked

Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Sandhill Crane during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)

#ParkCountrySighting
1 Wood Buffalo National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
50–60%
2 Yellowstone National Park 🇺🇸 United States
30–40%
3 Isle Royale National Park 🇺🇸 United States
20–30%
4 Grand Teton National Park 🇺🇸 United States
20–30%
5 Point Pelee National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
10–20%

Quick answers

Which is the best park to see a Sandhill Crane?

Wood Buffalo National Park (Canada) — about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Sandhill Crane sighting there, the highest of the 5 parks in our data.

Where else can I see a Sandhill Crane?

Yellowstone National Park (about 34%), Isle Royale National Park (about 27%), Grand Teton National Park (about 23%) are the next best options.