Whooping crane distribution:

There are currently 79 whooping cranes (48 males and 31 females) in the eastern migratory population.  The majority of these birds are located in the core reintroduction area in central Wisconsin, and a few cranes are located in other parts of the state.  There are approximately 2 birds in Michigan and 4-5 cranes at unknown locations. 

Update by Joan Garland, ICF Education Outreach Coordinator/WCEP Communications & Outreach Team Co-chair.  Report provided by Sara Zimorski, ICF Aviculturist/WCEP Tracking & Winter Management Team Co-chair.