🐦
Sandhill Crane
Grus canadensis
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="grus-canadensis"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/grus-canadensis/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/grus-canadensis/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/grus-canadensis/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="grus-canadensis"></birdfyi-bird>
Least Concern
Weight
3855.0 g
Family
Gruidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3855.0 g | 135.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 50-90 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Grus |
| Species | Grus canadensis |
Distribution
Sandhill Crane has been recorded in 3 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family
Black Crowned Crane
Balearica pavonina
Vulnerable
Black-necked Crane
Grus nigricollis
Near Threatened
Blue Crane
Anthropoides paradiseus
Vulnerable
Brolga
Grus rubicunda
Least Concern
Common Crane
Grus grus
Least Concern
Demoiselle Crane
Anthropoides virgo
Least Concern
Grey Crowned Crane
Balearica regulorum
Endangered
Hooded Crane
Grus monacha
Vulnerable