Common Crane

Grus grus · Species of bird also known as Eurasian crane
Family
Order
Gruiformes
Codes
comcra, CCRA, COCR

About the Common Crane

The common crane, also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes. A medium-sized species, it is the only crane commonly found in Europe besides the demoiselle crane and the Siberian crane that only are regular in the far eastern part of the continent. Along with the sandhill crane, demoiselle crane and the brolga, it is one of only four crane species not currently classified as threatened with extinction or conservation dependent on the species level. Despite the species' large numbers, local extinctions and extirpations have taken place in part of its range, and an ongoing reintroduction project is underway in the United Kingdom.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGruiformes
FamilyCranes (Gruidae)
SpeciesGrus grus
Species Codescomcra, CCRA, COCR

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Common Crane belong to?

The Common Crane (Grus grus) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.

How can I identify the Common Crane?

The common crane, also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes. A medium-sized species, it is the only crane commonly found in Europe besides the demoiselle crane and the Siberian crane that only are regular in the far eastern part of the continent. Along with the sa...

Where can I report a Common Crane sighting?

You can log sightings of Common Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comcra, or on iNaturalist.