About the White-naped Crane
The white-naped crane is a bird in the crane family, Gruidae. It breeds in shallow wetlands and wet meadows in northeastern Mongolia, northeastern China, and adjacent areas of southeastern Russia. It is a large bird measuring 112–125 cm (44–49 in) long, about 130 cm (4.3 ft) tall, and weighing about 5.6 kg (12 lb), with pinkish legs, a grey-and-white-striped neck, and a red face patch.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Antigone vipio |
| Species Codes | whncra1, WNCR |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-naped Crane belong to?
The White-naped Crane (Antigone vipio) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-naped Crane?
The White-naped Crane is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-naped Crane?
The white-naped crane is a bird in the crane family, Gruidae. It breeds in shallow wetlands and wet meadows in northeastern Mongolia, northeastern China, and adjacent areas of southeastern Russia. It is a large bird measuring 112–125 cm (44–49 in) long, about 130 cm (4.3 ft) tall, and weighing about...
Where can I report a White-naped Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of White-naped Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whncra1, or on iNaturalist.
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