Blue Crane vs White-naped Crane
Anthropoides paradiseus compared with Grus vipio
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue Crane | White-naped Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthropoides paradiseus | Grus vipio |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 111.2 cm (43.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 4803.833333333333 g (169.45 oz) | 5581.5 g (196.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Blue Crane
Vulnerable
White-naped Crane
About These Birds
Blue Crane
Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) is South Africa's national bird, standing 100–120 cm. Pale blue-grey overall; elongated inner wing feathers trail to the ground; pale head. Inhabits open dry grasslands and Karoo, not primarily wetlands.
White-naped Crane
White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) is a large 112–125 cm crane of East Asia. Grey body; white neck and nape contrast with red bare facial skin; dark streaked neck pattern. Breeds in Mongolia and north-east China; winters in Japan, Korea, and the Yangtze valley. Vulnerable; fewer than 6,000 birds remain.