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Grey Crowned Crane

Balearica regulorum

Endangered
طول الجناح
113,8 cm
الوزن
3636,25 g
الفصيلة
Gruidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

حول

Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is a tall 100–110 cm crane of eastern and southern African grasslands and wetlands. Grey body, white and red facial wattles, and a distinctive golden bristle crown. Inhabits open grassland, cultivated land, and wetland margins from Kenya south to South Africa. Roosts in trees.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 113,8 cm 44.8 in
الوزن 3636,25 g 128.27 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Endangered
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 56-100 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
الفصيلة Gruidae (Cranes)
Genus Balearica
الأنواع Balearica regulorum

Distribution

Grey Crowned Crane has been recorded in 7 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Grey Crowned Crane endangered?
The Grey Crowned Crane has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Grey Crowned Crane nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 56-100 days.
How big is the Grey Crowned Crane?
The Grey Crowned Crane has a wingspan of 113.8 cm, weight of 3636.25 g.
What order and family does the Grey Crowned Crane belong to?
The Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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