Blue Crane
Anthropoides paradiseus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anthropoides-paradiseus"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 111.2 cm and a weight of 4.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Hakkında
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 111,2 cm | 43.8 in |
| Ağırlık | 4803,833333333333 g | 169.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 85 days.
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familya | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Anthropoides |
| Türler | Anthropoides paradiseus |
Distribution
Blue Crane has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family