Whooping Crane vs Sarus Crane
Grus americana compared with Grus antigone
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Whooping Crane | Sarus Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grus americana | Grus antigone |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 121.2 cm (47.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 6789.4 g (239.49 oz) | 6890.0 g (243.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Whooping Crane
Vulnerable
Sarus Crane
About These Birds
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.
Sarus Crane
Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is the world's tallest flying bird, standing 150–180 cm. Grey with red bare skin on head and upper neck; pale grey wing plumes. Inhabits open wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands in India, South-East Asia, and Australia. Pair-bonded for life.