Grey Crowned Crane vs Sarus Crane
Balearica regulorum compared with Grus antigone
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Crowned Crane | Sarus Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica regulorum | Grus antigone |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 113.8 cm (44.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 3636.25 g (128.27 oz) | 6890.0 g (243.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Grey Crowned Crane
Vulnerable
Sarus Crane
About These Birds
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.
Sarus Crane
Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is the world's tallest flying bird, standing 150–180 cm. Grey with red bare skin on head and upper neck; pale grey wing plumes. Inhabits open wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands in India, South-East Asia, and Australia. Pair-bonded for life.