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North American whooping cranes are most recognized during their migratory season when they fly more than 2000 miles from northern Canada to Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. Because of protective laws and captive breeding efforts in the United States the number of these exotic, stately birds is slowly but steadily increasing. hide information

North American whooping cranes are most recognized during their migratory season when they fly more than 2000 miles from northern Canada to Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. Because of protective laws and captive breeding efforts in the United States the number of these exotic, stately birds is slowly but steadily increasing. This stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service on October 9, 1994 as part of the Cranes Issue series .