Sarus Crane vs Sandhill Crane

Grus antigone в сравнении с Grus canadensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Sarus Crane Sandhill Crane
Научное название Grus antigone Grus canadensis
Отряд Gruiformes Gruiformes
Семейство Gruidae Gruidae
Охранный статус Vulnerable Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев
Масса 6890,0 g (243.04 oz) 3855,0 g (135.98 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-3 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Sarus Crane only

Sandhill Crane only

Нет

Охранный статус

Vulnerable

Sarus Crane

Least Concern

Sandhill Crane

About These Birds

Sarus Crane

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is the world's tallest flying bird, standing 150–180 cm. Grey with red bare skin on head and upper neck; pale grey wing plumes. Inhabits open wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands in India, South-East Asia, and Australia. Pair-bonded for life.

Sandhill Crane

Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a large 80–120 cm grey North American crane with a bare red crown and bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 185 cm. Breeds across Arctic Canada, Alaska, and northern USA; migrates in vast flocks along central flyways; winters in the southern USA and Mexico.

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