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Sedge of cranes at Lake Ol' Bolossat in Nyandarua County on May 12, 2022. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]
Conversion of wetlands, intensive droughts and captive keeping of grey crowned cranes remain a major threat to the endangered birds, the second countrywide census has revealed.
The population census flagged the threats as driving the birds to extinction even as scientists laud increased awareness efforts and survey efforts in key crane hotspots.
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