Sarus Crane vs Common Crane
Grus antigone comparé à Grus grus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Sarus Crane | Common Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Grus antigone | Grus grus |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 108,1 cm (42.6 in) |
| Poids | 6890,0 g (243.04 oz) | 5420,0 g (191.19 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Sarus Crane
Least Concern
Common Crane
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.
Common Crane
Common Crane (Grus grus) is a large 100–130 cm crane of Eurasia. Grey with black and white head pattern; bare red crown patch; drooping bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 240 cm. Breeds from Scandinavia east to Siberia; winters in Spain, Africa, India, and China. Forms enormous migratory flocks. Feeds on grain, roots, and invertebrates.