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This Florida sandhill crane [Grus canadensis] keeps a wary eye on the photographer as he forages for food in a marsh near Torino Parkway. Florida sandhill cranes are protected under the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act and are designated as a State Threatened Species, ensuring conservation of their habitats and populations. Feeding wild cranes is discouraged and illegal, as it can disrupt natural behaviors and pose risks to both birds and humans, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Traffic often comes to a standstill on Torino Parkway, and other roads, as these cranes slowly make their way across the roadway in search of a better feeding spot.