Sarus Crane vs Sandhill Crane

Grus antigone 比較対象 Grus canadensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Sarus Crane Sandhill Crane
学名 Grus antigone Grus canadensis
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Gruidae Gruidae
保全状況 Vulnerable Least Concern
体長
翼開長
体重 6890.0 g (243.04 oz) 3855.0 g (135.98 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 2-3 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Sarus Crane only

Sandhill Crane only

None

保全状況

Vulnerable

Sarus Crane

Least Concern

Sandhill Crane

About These Birds

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.

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.

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