Sandhill Crane vs Black-necked Crane

Grus canadensis dibandingkan dengan Grus nigricollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Sandhill Crane Black-necked Crane
Nama Ilmiah Grus canadensis Grus nigricollis
Ordo Gruiformes Gruiformes
Famili Gruidae Gruidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Near Threatened
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 115,8 cm (45.6 in)
Berat 3855,0 g (135.98 oz) 6000,0 g (211.64 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Sandhill Crane only

None

Black-necked Crane only

None

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Sandhill Crane

Near Threatened

Black-necked Crane

About These Birds

Sandhill Crane

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.

Black-necked Crane

Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is a large 115–120 cm crane endemic to the Tibetan Plateau. White body with black neck, head, and wing tips; bare red crown. The only crane breeding on a plateau; nests above 4,000 m. Winters at lower elevations in Bhutan, India, and Yunnan. Vulnerable; population ~10,000 birds.

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