White-naped Crane vs Siberian Crane
Grus vipio compared with Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-naped Crane | Siberian Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grus vipio | Leucogeranus leucogeranus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 115.8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Weight | 5581.5 g (196.88 oz) | 6153.333333333333 g (217.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
White-naped Crane
Critically Endangered
Siberian Crane
About These Birds
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.
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.