Hooded Crane vs Siberian Crane
Grus monacha compared with Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hooded Crane | Siberian Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grus monacha | Leucogeranus leucogeranus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 3821.0 g (134.78 oz) | 6153.333333333333 g (217.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Hooded Crane
Critically Endangered
Siberian 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.
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.