Wattled Crane vs Whooping Crane
Bugeranus carunculatus comparé à Grus americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Wattled Crane | Whooping Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Bugeranus carunculatus | Grus americana |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 124,8 cm (49.1 in) | 121,2 cm (47.7 in) |
| Poids | 7998,5 g (282.14 oz) | 6789,4 g (239.49 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Wattled Crane
Endangered
Whooping Crane
About These Birds
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.
Whooping Crane
Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is the tallest North American bird at 150 cm, wingspan 220 cm. All-white except black wingtips and bare red crown and face. Critically Endangered; wild population recovered from just 15 birds in 1941 to ~500 today through intensive conservation. Breeds in Wood Buffalo NP, Canada; winters at Aransas NWR, Texas.