Sarus Crane vs Black-necked Crane
Grus antigone comparé à Grus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Sarus Crane | Black-necked Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Grus antigone | Grus nigricollis |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 115,8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Poids | 6890,0 g (243.04 oz) | 6000,0 g (211.64 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Sarus Crane
Near Threatened
Black-necked 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.
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.