Blue Crane vs Black-necked Crane
Anthropoides paradiseus compared with Grus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue Crane | Black-necked Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthropoides paradiseus | Grus nigricollis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 111.2 cm (43.8 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 4803.833333333333 g (169.45 oz) | 6000.0 g (211.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Blue Crane
Near Threatened
Black-necked 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-necked Crane
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.