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Black-necked Crane

Grus nigricollis

Near Threatened
Envergadura
115,8 cm
Peso
6000,0 g
Família
Gruidae
Ordem
Gruiformes

The Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 115.8 cm and a weight of 6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Sobre

A grou-de-pescoço-preto nidifica no planalto tibetano e hiberna nas terras baixas do sul da China e norte da Índia. De tamanho médio, é principalmente cinzento pálido com a cabeça e o pescoço superiores negros e uma mancha vermelha na coroa. Nidifica junto a lagos e zonas húmidas de alta altitude. Espécie em perigo afetada pela perda de habitat e pela mudança climática. Considerada sagrada pelos tibetanos e protegida perto dos mosteiros.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 115,8 cm 45.6 in
Peso 6000,0 g 211.64 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 31-33 days. Fledging: 90 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Black-necked Crane has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-necked Crane endangered?
The Black-necked Crane has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Black-necked Crane nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 31-33 days. Fledging: 90 days.
How big is the Black-necked Crane?
The Black-necked Crane has a wingspan of 115.8 cm, weight of 6000.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-necked Crane belong to?
The Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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