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Black Crowned Crane
Balearica pavonina
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Vulnerable
طول الجناح
108,7 cm
الوزن
3412,5 g
الفصيلة
Gruidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes
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حول
Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) is a tall 100–105 cm crane of the Sahel and West Africa. Grey body with black neck and head, red and white facial wattles, and golden crown. Inhabits wet grasslands, flooded savannas, and lake margins from Senegal east to Ethiopia and Sudan.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 108,7 cm | 42.8 in |
| الوزن | 3412,5 g | 120.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 60-100 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-3
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| الفصيلة | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Balearica |
| الأنواع | Balearica pavonina |
Distribution
Black Crowned Crane has been recorded in 4 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Black Crowned Crane endangered?
The Black Crowned Crane has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Black Crowned Crane nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 60-100 days.
How big is the Black Crowned Crane?
The Black Crowned Crane has a wingspan of 108.7 cm, weight of 3412.5 g.
What order and family does the Black Crowned Crane belong to?
The Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.
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