Blue Crane vs Brolga

Anthropoides paradiseus comparé à Grus rubicunda

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Blue Crane Brolga
Nom scientifique Anthropoides paradiseus Grus rubicunda
Ordre Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famille Gruidae Gruidae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 111,2 cm (43.8 in)
Poids 4803,833333333333 g (169.45 oz) 6093,25 g (214.93 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Blue Crane only

Brolga only

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

Blue Crane

Least Concern

Brolga

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.

Brolga

Brolga (Grus rubicunda) is Australia's only native crane, standing 100–130 cm. Grey with bare red skin on head; grey dewlap. Inhabits open tropical and sub-tropical grasslands, floodplains, and wetlands across northern and eastern Australia. Spectacular communal displays during breeding season.

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