About the Sarus Crane
The sarus crane is a large nonmigratory crane found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m, they are a conspicuous species of open wetlands in South Asia, seasonally flooded Dipterocarpus forests in Southeast Asia, and Eucalyptus-dominated woodlands and grasslands in Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Antigone antigone |
| Species Codes | sarcra1, SACR |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sarus Crane belong to?
The Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sarus Crane?
The Sarus Crane is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sarus Crane?
The sarus crane is a large nonmigratory crane found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m, they are a conspicuous species of open wetlands in South Asia, seasonally flooded Dipterocarpus fores...
Where can I report a Sarus Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of Sarus Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sarcra1, or on iNaturalist.
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