Hooded Crane
Grus monacha
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<birdfyi-bird slug="grus-monacha"></birdfyi-bird>The Hooded Crane (Grus monacha) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 99 cm and a weight of 3.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Hooded Crane (Grus monacha) is a medium 97–100 cm crane of East Asia. Dark slaty-grey body contrasts with white neck and head bearing bare red crown. Breeds in Siberia and northern China; winters in Japan, Korea, and Yangtze valley wetlands. Vulnerable; world population ~11,000 birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 99.0 cm | 39.0 in |
| Weight | 3821.0 g | 134.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 75 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Grus |
| Species | Grus monacha |
Distribution
Hooded Crane has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family