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Whooping Crane

Grus americana

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
121,2 cm
Berat
6789,4 g
Famili
Gruidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is the tallest North American bird at 150 cm, wingspan 220 cm. All-white except black wingtips and bare red crown and face. Critically Endangered; wild population recovered from just 15 birds in 1941 to ~500 today through intensive conservation. Breeds in Wood Buffalo NP, Canada; winters at Aransas NWR, Texas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 121,2 cm 47.7 in
Berat 6789,4 g 239.49 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 80-90 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Whooping Crane has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Whooping Crane endangered?
The Whooping Crane has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Whooping Crane nest?
Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 80-90 days.
How big is the Whooping Crane?
The Whooping Crane has a wingspan of 121.2 cm, weight of 6789.4 g.
What order and family does the Whooping Crane belong to?
The Whooping Crane (Grus americana) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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