Black Crowned Crane vs Black-necked Crane
Balearica pavonina compared with Grus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Crowned Crane | Black-necked Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica pavonina | Grus nigricollis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 108.7 cm (42.8 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 3412.5 g (120.37 oz) | 6000.0 g (211.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
Near Threatened
Black-necked 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.
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.