Brolga vs Siberian Crane

Grus rubicunda comparé à Leucogeranus leucogeranus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Brolga Siberian Crane
Nom scientifique Grus rubicunda Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Ordre Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famille Gruidae Gruidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Critically Endangered
Longueur
Envergure 115,8 cm (45.6 in)
Poids 6093,25 g (214.93 oz) 6153,333333333333 g (217.05 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Brolga only

Siberian Crane only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Brolga

Critically Endangered

Siberian Crane

About These Birds

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.

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.

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