Crane, Giant

This white-feathered bird stands nearly seven feet tall, with its legs counting for nearly half its height. Its head bears a red crown, and its bill is long and pointed. Its face,
wingtips, and legs are black.

Originally Posted by BOZ of the En World forums.
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Giant cranes are omnivorous avians found in marshes and swamps. They hunt in water no deeper than their long legs, preying on fish, crustaceans, aquatic insects and plants.

An adult giant crane stands 7 feet tall with a wingspan of 10 feet or more. They weigh only 25-30 pounds.

Crane, Giant
Medium animal
Hit Dice	3d8+3 (16 hp)
Initiative	+3
Speed	20 ft. (4 squares), Fly 50 ft. (poor)
Armor Class	16 (+2 size, +3 Dexterity, +1 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple	+1/+3
Attack	Bite +4 melee (1d6+3)
Full Attack	Bite +4 melee (1d6+3)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	–
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, wading
Saves	Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +4
Abilities	Strength 14, Dexterity 17, Constitution 12, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 16, Charisma 6
Skills	Hide +5, Listen +8, Move Silently +5, Spot +12
Feats	Alertness, Stealthy, Weapon Finesse[b]
Environment	Any marsh
Organization	Solitary, pair, flock (10-30) or great flock (31-50 plus 3-12 fledgelings)
Challenge Rating	1
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	4-6 HD (Medium); 7-9 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment	–

COMBAT

Giant cranes are nonaggressive, but will fiercely defend their nests and young.

Wading (Ex): Although it does not have a Swim speed, a giant crane suffers no movement penalty when walking through water less deep than half its height.

Skills: Giant cranes receive a +4 racial bonus on Spot checks.