Black Crowned Crane vs Hooded Crane
Balearica pavonina compared with Grus monacha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Crowned Crane | Hooded Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica pavonina | Grus monacha |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 108.7 cm (42.8 in) | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) |
| Weight | 3412.5 g (120.37 oz) | 3821.0 g (134.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
Vulnerable
Hooded Crane
About These Birds
Black Crowned Crane
Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) is a tall 100–105 cm crane of the Sahel and West Africa. Grey body with black neck and head, red and white facial wattles, and golden crown. Inhabits wet grasslands, flooded savannas, and lake margins from Senegal east to Ethiopia and Sudan.
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.