Grey Crowned Crane vs Siberian Crane
Balearica regulorum compared with Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Crowned Crane | Siberian Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica regulorum | Leucogeranus leucogeranus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 113.8 cm (44.8 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 3636.25 g (128.27 oz) | 6153.333333333333 g (217.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Grey Crowned Crane
Critically Endangered
Siberian 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.
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.