Wattled Crane vs Black-necked Crane
Bugeranus carunculatus compared with Grus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wattled Crane | Black-necked Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bugeranus carunculatus | Grus nigricollis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 124.8 cm (49.1 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 7998.5 g (282.14 oz) | 6000.0 g (211.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Wattled Crane
Near Threatened
Black-necked 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.
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.