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Sandhill Crane

Grus canadensis

Least Concern
Berat
3855,0 g
Famili
Gruidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a large 80–120 cm grey North American crane with a bare red crown and bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 185 cm. Breeds across Arctic Canada, Alaska, and northern USA; migrates in vast flocks along central flyways; winters in the southern USA and Mexico.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 3855,0 g 135.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 50-90 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Sandhill Crane has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Sandhill Crane endangered?
The Sandhill Crane has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sandhill Crane nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 50-90 days.
How big is the Sandhill Crane?
The Sandhill Crane has a weight of 3855.0 g.
What order and family does the Sandhill Crane belong to?
The Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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