Sandhill Crane vs Black-necked Crane
Grus canadensis compared with Grus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sandhill Crane | Black-necked Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grus canadensis | Grus nigricollis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 3855.0 g (135.98 oz) | 6000.0 g (211.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sandhill Crane
Near Threatened
Black-necked Crane
About These Birds
Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a large 80–120 cm grey North American crane with a bare red crown and bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 185 cm. Breeds across Arctic Canada, Alaska, and northern USA; migrates in vast flocks along central flyways; winters in the southern USA and Mexico.
Black-necked Crane
Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is a large 115–120 cm crane endemic to the Tibetan Plateau. White body with black neck, head, and wing tips; bare red crown. The only crane breeding on a plateau; nests above 4,000 m. Winters at lower elevations in Bhutan, India, and Yunnan. Vulnerable; population ~10,000 birds.