Blue Crane vs Wattled Crane
Anthropoides paradiseus comparé à Bugeranus carunculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Blue Crane | Wattled Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Anthropoides paradiseus | Bugeranus carunculatus |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 111,2 cm (43.8 in) | 124,8 cm (49.1 in) |
| Poids | 4803,833333333333 g (169.45 oz) | 7998,5 g (282.14 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Blue Crane
Vulnerable
Wattled Crane
About These Birds
Blue Crane
Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) is South Africa's national bird, standing 100–120 cm. Pale blue-grey overall; elongated inner wing feathers trail to the ground; pale head. Inhabits open dry grasslands and Karoo, not primarily wetlands.
Wattled Crane
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.