Wattled Crane vs Black-necked Crane
Bugeranus carunculatus comparé à Grus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Wattled Crane | Black-necked Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Bugeranus carunculatus | Grus nigricollis |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 124,8 cm (49.1 in) | 115,8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Poids | 7998,5 g (282.14 oz) | 6000,0 g (211.64 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Wattled Crane
Near Threatened
Black-necked 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.
Black-necked Crane
Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is a large 115–120 cm crane endemic to the Tibetan Plateau. White body with black neck, head, and wing tips; bare red crown. The only crane breeding on a plateau; nests above 4,000 m. Winters at lower elevations in Bhutan, India, and Yunnan. Vulnerable; population ~10,000 birds.