Blue Crane vs Black Crowned Crane
Anthropoides paradiseus compared with Balearica pavonina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue Crane | Black Crowned Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthropoides paradiseus | Balearica pavonina |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 111.2 cm (43.8 in) | 108.7 cm (42.8 in) |
| Weight | 4803.833333333333 g (169.45 oz) | 3412.5 g (120.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Blue Crane
Vulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
About These Birds
Blue Crane
Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) is South Africa's national bird, standing 100–120 cm. Pale blue-grey overall; elongated inner wing feathers trail to the ground; pale head. Inhabits open dry grasslands and Karoo, not primarily wetlands.
Black Crowned Crane
Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) is a tall 100–105 cm crane of the Sahel and West Africa. Grey body with black neck and head, red and white facial wattles, and golden crown. Inhabits wet grasslands, flooded savannas, and lake margins from Senegal east to Ethiopia and Sudan.