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Sarus Crane
Grus antigone
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Vulnerable
Peso
6890,0 g
Familia
Gruidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 6890,0 g | 243.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 85-100 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Gruidae (Grullas) |
| Genus | Grus |
| Especies | Grus antigone |
Distribution
Sarus Crane has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Sarus Crane endangered?
The Sarus Crane has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Sarus Crane nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 85-100 days.
How big is the Sarus Crane?
The Sarus Crane has a weight of 6890.0 g.
What order and family does the Sarus Crane belong to?
The Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.
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