Wattled Crane vs Whooping Crane
Bugeranus carunculatus compared with Grus americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wattled Crane | Whooping Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bugeranus carunculatus | Grus americana |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 124.8 cm (49.1 in) | 121.2 cm (47.7 in) |
| Weight | 7998.5 g (282.14 oz) | 6789.4 g (239.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Wattled Crane
Endangered
Whooping Crane
About These Birds
Wattled Crane
Wattled Crane (Bugeranus carunculatus) is Africa's largest crane at 120–175 cm. Grey above, white neck; distinctive long feathered white wattles below the chin. Inhabits large shallow Afrotropical wetlands, flooded grasslands, and Okavango-type systems. Vulnerable; fewer than 8,000 birds survive.
Whooping Crane
Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is the tallest North American bird at 150 cm, wingspan 220 cm. All-white except black wingtips and bare red crown and face. Critically Endangered; wild population recovered from just 15 birds in 1941 to ~500 today through intensive conservation. Breeds in Wood Buffalo NP, Canada; winters at Aransas NWR, Texas.