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Blue Crane

Anthropoides paradiseus

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
111,2 cm
Berat
4803,833333333333 g
Famili
Gruidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) is South Africa's national bird, standing 100–120 cm. Pale blue-grey overall; elongated inner wing feathers trail to the ground; pale head. Inhabits open dry grasslands and Karoo, not primarily wetlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 111,2 cm 43.8 in
Berat 4803,833333333333 g 169.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 85 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famili Gruidae (Cranes)
Genus Anthropoides
Spesies Anthropoides paradiseus

Distribution

Blue Crane has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Blue Crane endangered?
The Blue Crane has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Blue Crane nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 85 days.
How big is the Blue Crane?
The Blue Crane has a wingspan of 111.2 cm, weight of 4803.833333333333 g.
What order and family does the Blue Crane belong to?
The Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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