Black Crowned Crane vs Siberian Crane
Balearica pavonina compared with Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Crowned Crane | Siberian Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica pavonina | Leucogeranus leucogeranus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 108.7 cm (42.8 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 3412.5 g (120.37 oz) | 6153.333333333333 g (217.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
Critically Endangered
Siberian 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.
Siberian Crane
Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) is a large 140–145 cm, all-white crane with red facial skin and pink bill and legs; black wingtips visible in flight. Wingspan to 230 cm. Critically Endangered; world population only ~4,000 birds. Breeds in Arctic Siberia; winters primarily at Poyang Lake, China.