Wattled Crane vs White-naped Crane
Bugeranus carunculatus compared with Grus vipio
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wattled Crane | White-naped Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bugeranus carunculatus | Grus vipio |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 124.8 cm (49.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 7998.5 g (282.14 oz) | 5581.5 g (196.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Wattled Crane
Vulnerable
White-naped 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.
White-naped Crane
White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) is a large 112–125 cm crane of East Asia. Grey body; white neck and nape contrast with red bare facial skin; dark streaked neck pattern. Breeds in Mongolia and north-east China; winters in Japan, Korea, and the Yangtze valley. Vulnerable; fewer than 6,000 birds remain.