Blue Crane vs Grey Crowned Crane
Anthropoides paradiseus compared with Balearica regulorum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue Crane | Grey Crowned Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthropoides paradiseus | Balearica regulorum |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 111.2 cm (43.8 in) | 113.8 cm (44.8 in) |
| Weight | 4803.833333333333 g (169.45 oz) | 3636.25 g (128.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Blue Crane
Endangered
Grey Crowned 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.
Grey Crowned Crane
Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is a tall 100–110 cm crane of eastern and southern African grasslands and wetlands. Grey body, white and red facial wattles, and a distinctive golden bristle crown. Inhabits open grassland, cultivated land, and wetland margins from Kenya south to South Africa. Roosts in trees.