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Blue Crane
Anthropoides paradiseus
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Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
111,2 cm
Gewicht
4803,833333333333 g
Familie
Gruidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes
Über uns
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 111,2 cm | 43.8 in |
| Gewicht | 4803,833333333333 g | 169.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 85 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Gruidae (Kraniche) |
| Genus | Anthropoides |
| Arten | Anthropoides paradiseus |
Distribution
Blue Crane has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Blue Crane endangered?
The Blue Crane has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Blue Crane nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 85 days.
How big is the Blue Crane?
The Blue Crane has a wingspan of 111.2 cm, weight of 4803.833333333333 g.
What order and family does the Blue Crane belong to?
The Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.
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