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Wattled Crane

Bugeranus carunculatus

Vulnerable
Envergure
124,8 cm
Poids
7998,5 g
Famille
Gruidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

À propos

Wattled Crane (Bugeranus carunculatus) is Africa's largest crane at 120–175 cm. Grey above, white neck; distinctive long feathered white wattles below the chin. Inhabits large shallow Afrotropical wetlands, flooded grasslands, and Okavango-type systems. Vulnerable; fewer than 8,000 birds survive.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 124,8 cm 49.1 in
Poids 7998,5 g 282.14 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 33-36 days. Fledging: 90-130 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famille Gruidae (Cranes)
Genus Bugeranus
Espèces Bugeranus carunculatus

Distribution

Wattled Crane has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Wattled Crane endangered?
The Wattled Crane has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Wattled Crane nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 33-36 days. Fledging: 90-130 days.
How big is the Wattled Crane?
The Wattled Crane has a wingspan of 124.8 cm, weight of 7998.5 g.
What order and family does the Wattled Crane belong to?
The Wattled Crane (Bugeranus carunculatus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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