Common Crane vs Black-necked Crane
Grus grus compared with Grus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Crane | Black-necked Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grus grus | Grus nigricollis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 108.1 cm (42.6 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 5420.0 g (191.19 oz) | 6000.0 g (211.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Crane
Near Threatened
Black-necked Crane
About These Birds
Common Crane
Common Crane (Grus grus) is a large 100–130 cm crane of Eurasia. Grey with black and white head pattern; bare red crown patch; drooping bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 240 cm. Breeds from Scandinavia east to Siberia; winters in Spain, Africa, India, and China. Forms enormous migratory flocks. Feeds on grain, roots, and invertebrates.
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.