Grey Crowned Crane
Balearica regulorum
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Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is a tall 100–110 cm crane of eastern and southern African grasslands and wetlands. Grey body, white and red facial wattles, and a distinctive golden bristle crown. Inhabits open grassland, cultivated land, and wetland margins from Kenya south to South Africa. Roosts in trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 113,8 cm | 44.8 in |
| Gewicht | 3636,25 g | 128.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 56-100 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Gruidae (Kraniche) |
| Genus | Balearica |
| Arten | Balearica regulorum |
Distribution
Grey Crowned Crane has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family