Black Crowned Crane vs Brolga
Balearica pavonina compared with Grus rubicunda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Crowned Crane | Brolga |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica pavonina | Grus rubicunda |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 108.7 cm (42.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 3412.5 g (120.37 oz) | 6093.25 g (214.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
Least Concern
Brolga
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.
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.