Sarus Crane vs Sandhill Crane
Grus antigone comparado con Grus canadensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Sarus Crane | Sandhill Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Grus antigone | Grus canadensis |
| Orden | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Familia | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Estado de conservación | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | — |
| Peso | 6890,0 g (243.04 oz) | 3855,0 g (135.98 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
Sarus Crane
Least Concern
Sandhill 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.
Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a large 80–120 cm grey North American crane with a bare red crown and bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 185 cm. Breeds across Arctic Canada, Alaska, and northern USA; migrates in vast flocks along central flyways; winters in the southern USA and Mexico.