The grey crowned crane, Uganda's national bird, faces a growing threat of extinction due to wetland loss, climate change, and hunting. Conservationists are calling for urgent action.

The bird is protected by law - it stipulates a life sentence and/or a fine of 20bn Ugandan shillings ($5m; £4m) for those found to have killed one. Going back centuries, local Buganda cultural ...

Supporting community-based conservation initiatives, and leveraging local and international partnerships for increased investment in conservation is key according to the Tourism ministry.

The bird is protected by law - it stipulates a life sentence and/or a fine of 20bn Ugandan shillings ($5m; £4m) for those found to have killed one. Going back centuries, local Buganda cultural ...

The bird is protected by law - it stipulates a life sentence and/or a fine of 20bn Ugandan shillings ($5m; £4m) for those found to have killed one. Going back centuries, local Buganda cultural ...