Whooping Crane vs Brolga
Grus americana comparé à Grus rubicunda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Whooping Crane | Brolga |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Grus americana | Grus rubicunda |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 121,2 cm (47.7 in) | — |
| Poids | 6789,4 g (239.49 oz) | 6093,25 g (214.93 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Whooping Crane
Least Concern
Brolga
About These Birds
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.
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.