Black-necked Crane vs Siberian Crane
Grus nigricollis comparé à Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-necked Crane | Siberian Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Grus nigricollis | Leucogeranus leucogeranus |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 115,8 cm (45.6 in) | 115,8 cm (45.6 in) |
| Poids | 6000,0 g (211.64 oz) | 6153,333333333333 g (217.05 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Black-necked Crane
Critically Endangered
Siberian Crane
About These Birds
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.
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.