Sandhill Crane vs Black-necked Crane
Grus canadensis comparé à Grus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Sandhill Crane | Black-necked Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Grus canadensis | Grus nigricollis |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 115,8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Poids | 3855,0 g (135.98 oz) | 6000,0 g (211.64 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Sandhill Crane
Near Threatened
Black-necked Crane
About These Birds
Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a large 80–120 cm grey North American crane with a bare red crown and bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 185 cm. Breeds across Arctic Canada, Alaska, and northern USA; migrates in vast flocks along central flyways; winters in the southern USA and Mexico.
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.