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White-naped Crane

Grus vipio

Vulnerable
Poids
5581,5 g
Famille
Gruidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a weight of 5.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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À propos

White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) is a large 112–125 cm crane of East Asia. Grey body; white neck and nape contrast with red bare facial skin; dark streaked neck pattern. Breeds in Mongolia and north-east China; winters in Japan, Korea, and the Yangtze valley. Vulnerable; fewer than 6,000 birds remain.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 5581,5 g 196.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

White-naped Crane has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the White-naped Crane endangered?
The White-naped Crane has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the White-naped Crane nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
How big is the White-naped Crane?
The White-naped Crane has a weight of 5581.5 g.
What order and family does the White-naped Crane belong to?
The White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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