Wattled Crane vs Sandhill Crane
Bugeranus carunculatus compared with Grus canadensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wattled Crane | Sandhill Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bugeranus carunculatus | Grus canadensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 124.8 cm (49.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 7998.5 g (282.14 oz) | 3855.0 g (135.98 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Wattled Crane
Least Concern
Sandhill 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.
Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a large 80–120 cm grey North American crane with a bare red crown and bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 185 cm. Breeds across Arctic Canada, Alaska, and northern USA; migrates in vast flocks along central flyways; winters in the southern USA and Mexico.