How to Fold an origami flapping bird/crane for beginners

Prized by crafty elementary and middle schoolers, the origami flapping bird, or crane, is a relatively simple origami project to complete but requires a bit of origami folding experience beforehand to do well.

The Japanese believe that anyone who folds a thousand cranes will be granted a wish from a crane, so up your good luck by folding some (or a thousand) today!