Black Crowned Crane vs Common Crane
Balearica pavonina verglichen mit Grus grus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Black Crowned Crane | Common Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Balearica pavonina | Grus grus |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familie | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 108,7 cm (42.8 in) | 108,1 cm (42.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 3412,5 g (120.37 oz) | 5420,0 g (191.19 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
Least Concern
Common Crane
About These Birds
Black Crowned Crane
Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) is a tall 100–105 cm crane of the Sahel and West Africa. Grey body with black neck and head, red and white facial wattles, and golden crown. Inhabits wet grasslands, flooded savannas, and lake margins from Senegal east to Ethiopia and Sudan.
Common Crane
Common Crane (Grus grus) is a large 100–130 cm crane of Eurasia. Grey with black and white head pattern; bare red crown patch; drooping bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 240 cm. Breeds from Scandinavia east to Siberia; winters in Spain, Africa, India, and China. Forms enormous migratory flocks. Feeds on grain, roots, and invertebrates.