Black-necked Crane
Grus nigricollis
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About
Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is a large 115–120 cm crane endemic to the Tibetan Plateau. White body with black neck, head, and wing tips; bare red crown. The only crane breeding on a plateau; nests above 4,000 m. Winters at lower elevations in Bhutan, India, and Yunnan. Vulnerable; population ~10,000 birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 115.8 cm | 45.6 in |
| Weight | 6000.0 g | 211.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 31-33 days. Fledging: 90 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Grus |
| Species | Grus nigricollis |
Distribution
Black-necked Crane has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family