Whooping Crane vs Siberian Crane
Grus americana comparé à Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Whooping Crane | Siberian Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Grus americana | Leucogeranus leucogeranus |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 121,2 cm (47.7 in) | 115,8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Poids | 6789,4 g (239.49 oz) | 6153,333333333333 g (217.05 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Whooping Crane
Critically Endangered
Siberian Crane
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.
Siberian Crane
Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) is a large 140–145 cm, all-white crane with red facial skin and pink bill and legs; black wingtips visible in flight. Wingspan to 230 cm. Critically Endangered; world population only ~4,000 birds. Breeds in Arctic Siberia; winters primarily at Poyang Lake, China.