also: つるか
noun
Gruidae; crane family
Taxonomic family name for cranes; used in biological and ornithological contexts.
ツル科の鳥は長い脚と首が特徴です。
Birds of the family Gruidae are characterized by long legs and necks.
Kanji spelling using 鶴; less common in scientific contexts but still encountered.
Compound of ツル (crane) and 科 (family, taxonomic rank).