Sarus Crane vs Hooded Crane
Grus antigone compared with Grus monacha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sarus Crane | Hooded Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grus antigone | Grus monacha |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) |
| Weight | 6890.0 g (243.04 oz) | 3821.0 g (134.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Sarus Crane
Vulnerable
Hooded Crane
About These Birds
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.
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.