Wattled Crane
Bugeranus carunculatus
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关于
Wattled Crane (Bugeranus carunculatus) is Africa's largest crane at 120–175 cm. Grey above, white neck; distinctive long feathered white wattles below the chin. Inhabits large shallow Afrotropical wetlands, flooded grasslands, and Okavango-type systems. Vulnerable; fewer than 8,000 birds survive.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 124.8 cm | 49.1 in |
| 体重 | 7998.5 g | 282.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 33-36 days. Fledging: 90-130 days.
产卵数
1-2
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| 科 | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Bugeranus |
| 物种 | Bugeranus carunculatus |
Distribution
Wattled Crane has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family