Afrikaans: Bloukraanvoël isiXhosa/isiZulu: indwe

A New Symbol for a Renewed Commitment

BirdLife South Africa proudly enters a new chapter with the Blue Crane as our emblem. As South Africa’s national bird, with 99% of its global population found in our country, the Blue Crane reflects our conservation priorities and steadfast commitment to protecting our country’s birds and their habitats.

Recently returned to the conservation status of Vulnerable, one step away from Endangered, the Blue Crane reminds us that conservation is never complete, a fact which reaffirms our resolve to secure the future of South Africa’s birds and biodiversity.