About the Black Crowned-Crane
The black crowned crane is a part of the family Gruidae, along with its sister species, the grey crowned crane. It is topped with its characteristic bristle-feathered golden crown. It is usually found in the shallow wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa during the wet season, which act as its principal breeding, feeding and roosting sites although it can also be found foraging in grasslands and near croplands of dry savanna.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Balearica pavonina |
| Species Codes | blccra1, BLCC, BCCR |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Crowned-Crane belong to?
The Black Crowned-Crane (Balearica pavonina) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black Crowned-Crane?
The Black Crowned-Crane is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black Crowned-Crane?
The black crowned crane is a part of the family Gruidae, along with its sister species, the grey crowned crane. It is topped with its characteristic bristle-feathered golden crown. It is usually found in the shallow wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa during the wet season, which act as its principal bre...
Where can I report a Black Crowned-Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Crowned-Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blccra1, or on iNaturalist.
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