Whooping Crane
Grus americana
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Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is the tallest North American bird at 150 cm, wingspan 220 cm. All-white except black wingtips and bare red crown and face. Critically Endangered; wild population recovered from just 15 birds in 1941 to ~500 today through intensive conservation. Breeds in Wood Buffalo NP, Canada; winters at Aransas NWR, Texas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 121.2 cm | 47.7 in |
| Weight | 6789.4 g | 239.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 80-90 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Grus |
| Species | Grus americana |
Distribution
Whooping Crane has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family