Black Crowned Crane vs Sandhill Crane
Balearica pavonina compared with Grus canadensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Crowned Crane | Sandhill Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica pavonina | Grus canadensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 108.7 cm (42.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 3412.5 g (120.37 oz) | 3855.0 g (135.98 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
Least Concern
Sandhill 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.
Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a large 80–120 cm grey North American crane with a bare red crown and bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 185 cm. Breeds across Arctic Canada, Alaska, and northern USA; migrates in vast flocks along central flyways; winters in the southern USA and Mexico.