Wattled Crane vs Siberian Crane
Bugeranus carunculatus compared with Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wattled Crane | Siberian Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bugeranus carunculatus | Leucogeranus leucogeranus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 124.8 cm (49.1 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 7998.5 g (282.14 oz) | 6153.333333333333 g (217.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Wattled Crane
Critically Endangered
Siberian 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.
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.