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Common Crane

Grus grus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
108,1 cm
Масса
5420,0 g
Семейство
Gruidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

The Common Crane (Grus grus) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 108.1 cm and a weight of 5.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Common Crane (Grus grus) is a large 100–130 cm crane of Eurasia. Grey with black and white head pattern; bare red crown patch; drooping bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 240 cm. Breeds from Scandinavia east to Siberia; winters in Spain, Africa, India, and China. Forms enormous migratory flocks. Feeds on grain, roots, and invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 108,1 cm 42.6 in
Масса 5420,0 g 191.19 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: M. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 65-70 days.

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Семейство Gruidae (Cranes)
Genus Grus
Виды Grus grus

Distribution

Common Crane has been recorded in 9 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Common Crane endangered?
The Common Crane has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Crane nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 65-70 days.
How big is the Common Crane?
The Common Crane has a wingspan of 108.1 cm, weight of 5420.0 g.
What order and family does the Common Crane belong to?
The Common Crane (Grus grus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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