Whooping Crane vs Hooded Crane
Grus americana compared with Grus monacha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Whooping Crane | Hooded Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grus americana | Grus monacha |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 121.2 cm (47.7 in) | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) |
| Weight | 6789.4 g (239.49 oz) | 3821.0 g (134.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Whooping Crane
Vulnerable
Hooded 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.
Hooded Crane
Hooded Crane (Grus monacha) is a medium 97–100 cm crane of East Asia. Dark slaty-grey body contrasts with white neck and head bearing bare red crown. Breeds in Siberia and northern China; winters in Japan, Korea, and Yangtze valley wetlands. Vulnerable; world population ~11,000 birds.