Sarus Crane vs Common Crane

Grus antigone مقارنةً بـ Grus grus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Sarus Crane Common Crane
الاسم العلمي Grus antigone Grus grus
الرتبة Gruiformes Gruiformes
الفصيلة Gruidae Gruidae
حالة الحفاظ Vulnerable Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 108,1 cm (42.6 in)
الوزن 6890,0 g (243.04 oz) 5420,0 g (191.19 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2-3 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Sarus Crane only

بلا

Common Crane only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable

Sarus Crane

Least Concern

Common Crane

About These Birds

Sarus Crane

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is the world's tallest flying bird, standing 150–180 cm. Grey with red bare skin on head and upper neck; pale grey wing plumes. Inhabits open wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands in India, South-East Asia, and Australia. Pair-bonded for life.

Common Crane

Common Crane (Grus grus) is a large 100–130 cm crane of Eurasia. Grey with black and white head pattern; bare red crown patch; drooping bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 240 cm. Breeds from Scandinavia east to Siberia; winters in Spain, Africa, India, and China. Forms enormous migratory flocks. Feeds on grain, roots, and invertebrates.

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