Black Crowned Crane
Balearica pavonina
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<birdfyi-bird slug="balearica-pavonina"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (grullas), within the order Gruiformes (grullas y rálidos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 108.7 cm and a weight of 3.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 108,7 cm | 42.8 in |
| Peso | 3412,5 g | 120.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 60-100 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Gruidae (Grullas) |
| Genus | Balearica |
| Especies | Balearica pavonina |
Distribution
Black Crowned Crane has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family