Blue Crane vs Common Crane
Anthropoides paradiseus в сравнении с Grus grus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Blue Crane | Common Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Anthropoides paradiseus | Grus grus |
| Отряд | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Семейство | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Охранный статус | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 111,2 cm (43.8 in) | 108,1 cm (42.6 in) |
| Масса | 4803,833333333333 g (169.45 oz) | 5420,0 g (191.19 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Vulnerable
Blue Crane
Least Concern
Common Crane
About These Birds
Blue Crane
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.
Common Crane
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.