Demoiselle Crane vs Sarus Crane
Anthropoides virgo dibandingkan dengan Grus antigone
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Demoiselle Crane | Sarus Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Anthropoides virgo | Grus antigone |
| Ordo | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famili | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Panjang | 90,0 cm (35.4 in) | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 175,0 cm (68.9 in) | — |
| Berat | 2500,0 g (88.18 oz) | 6890,0 g (243.04 oz) |
| Diet | Seeds, grasses, insects, snails, worms, and small vertebrates. Forages in grasslands and agricultural fields. | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Demoiselle Crane
Dry grasslands, savannas, and semi-desert. Nests on the ground in open country, often near water. Winters in agricultural fields.
Song & Call Comparison
Demoiselle Crane
A high-pitched, bugling 'karr-r-r' in flight. Also gives softer clucking and purring contact calls. Migrating flocks produce a continuous musical babbling audible from great distance.
Sarus Crane
Geographic Range & Migration
Demoiselle Crane
Central Eurasia from the Black Sea to Mongolia and northeastern China. Winters in India and sub-Saharan Africa.
Sarus Crane
Status Konservasi
Demoiselle Crane
Sarus Crane
How to Tell Them Apart
Demoiselle Crane
Pale blue-grey body with a black head, neck, and breast plumes. White ear tufts extend behind the red eyes. Long black tertials drape over the tail.
Short, yellowish-olive bill, shorter than other cranes
Sarus Crane
About These Birds
Demoiselle Crane
The demoiselle crane is the smallest crane species but undertakes one of the most grueling migrations, crossing the Himalayas at altitudes over 8,000 meters to reach wintering grounds in India. Named for its elegant appearance by Marie Antoinette, it is the second most abundant crane species in the world.
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.