Red-crowned Crane
Grus japonensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="red-crowned-crane"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a body length of 150 cm, a wingspan of 250 cm and a weight of 8.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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소개
The red-crowned crane is one of the rarest crane species and a potent symbol of longevity and fidelity in East Asian culture. Their elaborate unison call and dancing displays have inspired art and folklore for millennia. The resident population on Hokkaido, Japan, recovered from about 33 birds in 1952 to over 1,800 today.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 150.0 cm | 59.1 in |
| 날개 폭 | 250.0 cm | 98.4 in |
| 체중 | 8900.0 g | 313.94 oz |
식별
깃털
White body plumage with black secondary flight feathers and throat. Bare red crown patch. Black face and neck. One of the most elegant crane species.
부리
Long, straight, olive-green bill
Habitat & Range
Freshwater marshes, bogs, and wet grasslands for breeding. Winters in coastal mudflats, estuaries, and rice paddies.
분포 지역
Eastern Asia — breeds in northeastern China, southeastern Russia, and Hokkaido, Japan. Winters in Korea and eastern China.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous — fish, amphibians, insects, grasses, and waste grain. Forages in wetlands and agricultural fields.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Incubation: 29-34 days. Fledging: 95 days.
산란 수
2
소리
노래
Spectacular unison 'bugling' call: a clear, resonant, far-carrying trumpet 'kru-ru-ru' given by paired birds simultaneously. Among the most majestic bird calls in Asia.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| 과 | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Grus |
| 종 | Grus japonensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Mandschurenkranich |
| Spanish | Grulla de Corona Roja |
Distribution
Red-crowned Crane has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family