Grey Crowned Crane
Balearica regulorum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="balearica-regulorum"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 113.8 cm and a weight of 3.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Sobre
Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is a tall 100–110 cm crane of eastern and southern African grasslands and wetlands. Grey body, white and red facial wattles, and a distinctive golden bristle crown. Inhabits open grassland, cultivated land, and wetland margins from Kenya south to South Africa. Roosts in trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 113,8 cm | 44.8 in |
| Peso | 3636,25 g | 128.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 56-100 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Balearica |
| Espécies | Balearica regulorum |
Distribution
Grey Crowned Crane has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family