Whooping Crane
Grus americana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="grus-americana"></birdfyi-bird>The Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 121.2 cm and a weight of 6.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is the tallest North American bird at 150 cm, wingspan 220 cm. All-white except black wingtips and bare red crown and face. Critically Endangered; wild population recovered from just 15 birds in 1941 to ~500 today through intensive conservation. Breeds in Wood Buffalo NP, Canada; winters at Aransas NWR, Texas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 121.2 cm | 47.7 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 6789.4 g | 239.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 80-90 days.
จำนวนไข่
2
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Grus |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Grus americana |
Distribution
Whooping Crane has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family