Hooping CraneBirds have a high visibility in nature and a marvelous aesthetic appeal making them a beloved subject to study both by professonals and amateurs. Many naturalists and painters have been drawing birds non better than the American ornithologist, naturalist and painter John James Audubon with his work The Birds of America. The Hooping Crane has a smooth walk and some serious dance moves that is sure to make even the most experienced dancer jealous.