Common Crane vs Siberian Crane
Grus grus compared with Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Crane | Siberian Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grus grus | Leucogeranus leucogeranus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 108.1 cm (42.6 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 5420.0 g (191.19 oz) | 6153.333333333333 g (217.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Crane
Critically Endangered
Siberian 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.
Siberian Crane
Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) is a large 140–145 cm, all-white crane with red facial skin and pink bill and legs; black wingtips visible in flight. Wingspan to 230 cm. Critically Endangered; world population only ~4,000 birds. Breeds in Arctic Siberia; winters primarily at Poyang Lake, China.