Sarus Crane vs Common Crane

Grus antigone से तुलना Grus grus

Side-by-Side Comparison

विशेषता Sarus Crane Common Crane
वैज्ञानिक नाम Grus antigone Grus grus
गण Gruiformes Gruiformes
कुल Gruidae Gruidae
संरक्षण स्थिति Vulnerable Least Concern
लंबाई
पंखों का फैलाव 108.1 cm (42.6 in)
वजन 6890.0 g (243.04 oz) 5420.0 g (191.19 oz)
आहार -- --
अंडों की संख्या 2-3 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

साझा आवास

Sarus Crane only

कोई नहीं

Common Crane only

कोई नहीं

संरक्षण स्थिति

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.

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