Grey Crowned Crane
Balearica regulorum
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 113.8 cm | 44.8 in |
| Weight | 3636.25 g | 128.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 56-100 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Balearica |
| Species | Balearica regulorum |
Distribution
Grey Crowned Crane has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family