Whooping Crane vs White-naped Crane
Grus americana verglichen mit Grus vipio
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Whooping Crane | White-naped Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Grus americana | Grus vipio |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familie | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 121,2 cm (47.7 in) | — |
| Gewicht | 6789,4 g (239.49 oz) | 5581,5 g (196.88 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
Whooping Crane
Vulnerable
White-naped Crane
About These Birds
Whooping Crane
Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is the tallest North American bird at 150 cm, wingspan 220 cm. All-white except black wingtips and bare red crown and face. Critically Endangered; wild population recovered from just 15 birds in 1941 to ~500 today through intensive conservation. Breeds in Wood Buffalo NP, Canada; winters at Aransas NWR, Texas.
White-naped Crane
White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) is a large 112–125 cm crane of East Asia. Grey body; white neck and nape contrast with red bare facial skin; dark streaked neck pattern. Breeds in Mongolia and north-east China; winters in Japan, Korea, and the Yangtze valley. Vulnerable; fewer than 6,000 birds remain.