Sarus Crane vs Brolga
Grus antigone verglichen mit Grus rubicunda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Sarus Crane | Brolga |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Grus antigone | Grus rubicunda |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familie | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | — | — |
| Gewicht | 6890,0 g (243.04 oz) | 6093,25 g (214.93 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
Sarus Crane
Least Concern
Brolga
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.
Brolga
Brolga (Grus rubicunda) is Australia's only native crane, standing 100–130 cm. Grey with bare red skin on head; grey dewlap. Inhabits open tropical and sub-tropical grasslands, floodplains, and wetlands across northern and eastern Australia. Spectacular communal displays during breeding season.