Black Crowned Crane vs Sarus Crane
Balearica pavonina compared with Grus antigone
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Crowned Crane | Sarus Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica pavonina | Grus antigone |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 108.7 cm (42.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 3412.5 g (120.37 oz) | 6890.0 g (243.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
Vulnerable
Sarus Crane
About These Birds
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.
Sarus Crane
Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is the world's tallest flying bird, standing 150–180 cm. Grey with red bare skin on head and upper neck; pale grey wing plumes. Inhabits open wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands in India, South-East Asia, and Australia. Pair-bonded for life.