Posted on January 31, 2024 by SteveThe rare endangered Whooping Crane Mom, Dad, and a kid standing in the shallows. Sharing their space with a family of Sandhill Cranes. Sandhill Cranes look pretty big, they’re 3 ½ feet tall, until they’re standing next to Whoopers. Whooping Cranes are 5 feet tall, like Judy.