Sarus Crane vs Brolga

Grus antigone comparé à Grus rubicunda

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Sarus Crane Brolga
Nom scientifique Grus antigone Grus rubicunda
Ordre Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famille Gruidae Gruidae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure
Poids 6890,0 g (243.04 oz) 6093,25 g (214.93 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Sarus Crane only

Brolga only

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

Sarus Crane

Least Concern

Brolga

About These Birds

Sarus Crane

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is the world's tallest flying bird, standing 150–180 cm. Grey with red bare skin on head and upper neck; pale grey wing plumes. Inhabits open wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands in India, South-East Asia, and Australia. Pair-bonded for life.

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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