What kind of habitat do whoopers need?
Whoopers use a variety of habitats. They breed in a remote area of mixed forest and wetlands. They use croplands, marshes, and submerged sandbars during migration. In the winter, they use bays and coastal marshes. The loss of wetlands, which are often drained for development and agricultural use, has a direct impact on the whooping crane along their migratory route. Without these areas to stop, rest, and feed, the migration becomes much more difficult.
