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Sarus Crane

Grus antigone

Vulnerable
वजन
6890.0 g
कुल
Gruidae
गण
Gruiformes

के बारे में

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
वजन 6890.0 g 243.04 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 85-100 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
कुल Gruidae (Cranes)
Genus Grus
प्रजातियां Grus antigone

Distribution

Sarus Crane has been recorded in 5 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Sarus Crane endangered?
The Sarus Crane has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Sarus Crane nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 31-34 days. Fledging: 85-100 days.
How big is the Sarus Crane?
The Sarus Crane has a weight of 6890.0 g.
What order and family does the Sarus Crane belong to?
The Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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