Black-necked Crane vs Brolga
Grus nigricollis compared with Grus rubicunda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Crane | Brolga |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grus nigricollis | Grus rubicunda |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 6000.0 g (211.64 oz) | 6093.25 g (214.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-necked Crane
Least Concern
Brolga
About These 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.
Brolga
Brolga (Grus rubicunda) is Australia's only native crane, standing 100–130 cm. Grey with bare red skin on head; grey dewlap. Inhabits open tropical and sub-tropical grasslands, floodplains, and wetlands across northern and eastern Australia. Spectacular communal displays during breeding season.