Sarus Crane vs Common Crane

Grus antigone verglichen mit Grus grus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Sarus Crane Common Crane
Wissenschaftlicher Name Grus antigone Grus grus
Ordnung Gruiformes Gruiformes
Familie Gruidae Gruidae
Erhaltungsstatus Vulnerable Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 108,1 cm (42.6 in)
Gewicht 6890,0 g (243.04 oz) 5420,0 g (191.19 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 2-3 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

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Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable

Sarus Crane

Least Concern

Common Crane

About These Birds

Sarus Crane

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is the world's tallest flying bird, standing 150–180 cm. Grey with red bare skin on head and upper neck; pale grey wing plumes. Inhabits open wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands in India, South-East Asia, and Australia. Pair-bonded for life.

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.

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