Whooping bird
I believe the answer is:
'whooping bird' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for crane that I've seen before include "Lifting machine or long-legged bird" , "Long-necked wading bird and lifting machine" , "To do it could mean a long stretch" , "Lifting structure" , "Lifting device; stretch (neck)" .)