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Blue Crane

Anthropoides paradiseus

Vulnerable
Envergadura
111,2 cm
Peso
4803,833333333333 g
Família
Gruidae
Ordem
Gruiformes

The Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 111.2 cm and a weight of 4.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Sobre

Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) is South Africa's national bird, standing 100–120 cm. Pale blue-grey overall; elongated inner wing feathers trail to the ground; pale head. Inhabits open dry grasslands and Karoo, not primarily wetlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 111,2 cm 43.8 in
Peso 4803,833333333333 g 169.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 85 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Família Gruidae (Cranes)
Genus Anthropoides
Espécies Anthropoides paradiseus

Distribution

Blue Crane has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Blue Crane endangered?
The Blue Crane has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Blue Crane nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 85 days.
How big is the Blue Crane?
The Blue Crane has a wingspan of 111.2 cm, weight of 4803.833333333333 g.
What order and family does the Blue Crane belong to?
The Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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