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Hooded Crane

Grus monacha

Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
99,0 cm
Gewicht
3821,0 g
Familie
Gruidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

The Hooded Crane (Grus monacha) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (kraniche), within the order Gruiformes (kraniche und rallen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 99 cm and a weight of 3.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Hooded Crane (Grus monacha) is a medium 97–100 cm crane of East Asia. Dark slaty-grey body contrasts with white neck and head bearing bare red crown. Breeds in Siberia and northern China; winters in Japan, Korea, and Yangtze valley wetlands. Vulnerable; world population ~11,000 birds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 99,0 cm 39.0 in
Gewicht 3821,0 g 134.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 75 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen)
Familie Gruidae (Kraniche)
Genus Grus
Arten Grus monacha

Distribution

Hooded Crane has been recorded in 2 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Hooded Crane endangered?
The Hooded Crane has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Hooded Crane nest?
Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 75 days.
How big is the Hooded Crane?
The Hooded Crane has a wingspan of 99.0 cm, weight of 3821.0 g.
What order and family does the Hooded Crane belong to?
The Hooded Crane (Grus monacha) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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