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Sandhill Crane
Grus canadensis
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Least Concern
الوزن
3855,0 g
الفصيلة
Gruidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes
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حول
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a large 80–120 cm grey North American crane with a bare red crown and bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 185 cm. Breeds across Arctic Canada, Alaska, and northern USA; migrates in vast flocks along central flyways; winters in the southern USA and Mexico.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| الوزن | 3855,0 g | 135.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 50-90 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| الفصيلة | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Grus |
| الأنواع | Grus canadensis |
Distribution
Sandhill Crane has been recorded in 3 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Sandhill Crane endangered?
The Sandhill Crane has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sandhill Crane nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 50-90 days.
How big is the Sandhill Crane?
The Sandhill Crane has a weight of 3855.0 g.
What order and family does the Sandhill Crane belong to?
The Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.
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