Black Crowned Crane vs Grey Crowned Crane
Balearica pavonina compared with Balearica regulorum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Crowned Crane | Grey Crowned Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica pavonina | Balearica regulorum |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 108.7 cm (42.8 in) | 113.8 cm (44.8 in) |
| Weight | 3412.5 g (120.37 oz) | 3636.25 g (128.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
Endangered
Grey Crowned 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.
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.