Hooded Crane vs Black-necked Crane
Grus monacha compared with Grus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hooded Crane | Black-necked Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grus monacha | Grus nigricollis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 3821.0 g (134.78 oz) | 6000.0 g (211.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Hooded Crane
Near Threatened
Black-necked Crane
About These Birds
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.
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.