Black-necked Crane
Grus nigricollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="grus-nigricollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (kraniche), within the order Gruiformes (kraniche und rallen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 115.8 cm and a weight of 6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is a large 115–120 cm crane endemic to the Tibetan Plateau. White body with black neck, head, and wing tips; bare red crown. The only crane breeding on a plateau; nests above 4,000 m. Winters at lower elevations in Bhutan, India, and Yunnan. Vulnerable; population ~10,000 birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 115,8 cm | 45.6 in |
| Gewicht | 6000,0 g | 211.64 oz |
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Nest type: HC. Incubation: 31-33 days. Fledging: 90 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Gruidae (Kraniche) |
| Genus | Grus |
| Arten | Grus nigricollis |
Distribution
Black-necked Crane has been recorded in 1 countries.
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