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Black Crowned Crane

Balearica pavonina

Vulnerable
翼展
108.7 cm
体重
3412.5 g
Gruidae
Gruiformes
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Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) is a tall 100–105 cm crane of the Sahel and West Africa. Grey body with black neck and head, red and white facial wattles, and golden crown. Inhabits wet grasslands, flooded savannas, and lake margins from Senegal east to Ethiopia and Sudan.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 108.7 cm 42.8 in
体重 3412.5 g 120.37 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 60-100 days.

产卵数

2-3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Gruidae (Cranes)
Genus Balearica
物种 Balearica pavonina

Distribution

Black Crowned Crane has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Black Crowned Crane endangered?
The Black Crowned Crane has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Black Crowned Crane nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 60-100 days.
How big is the Black Crowned Crane?
The Black Crowned Crane has a wingspan of 108.7 cm, weight of 3412.5 g.
What order and family does the Black Crowned Crane belong to?
The Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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