About the Siberian Crane
The Siberian crane, also known as the Siberian white crane or the snow crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes. They are distinctive among the cranes: adults are nearly all snowy white, except for their black primary feathers that are visible in flight, and with two breeding populations in the Arctic tundra of western and eastern Russia. The eastern populations migrate during winter to China, while the western population winters in Iran and (formerly) in Bharatpur, India.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Leucogeranus leucogeranus |
| Species Codes | sibcra1, SICR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Siberian Crane belong to?
The Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Siberian Crane?
The Siberian crane, also known as the Siberian white crane or the snow crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes. They are distinctive among the cranes: adults are nearly all snowy white, except for their black primary feathers that are visible in flight, and with two breeding populations i...
Where can I report a Siberian Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of Siberian Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sibcra1, or on iNaturalist.
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