Grey Crowned Crane vs Black-necked Crane
Balearica regulorum compared with Grus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Crowned Crane | Black-necked Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica regulorum | Grus nigricollis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 113.8 cm (44.8 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 3636.25 g (128.27 oz) | 6000.0 g (211.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Grey Crowned Crane
Near Threatened
Black-necked 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.
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.