Common Crane vs Whooping Crane
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Common Crane
1.3 m
Human
1.75 m
Whooping Crane
1.6 m
| Common Crane | Whooping Crane | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5–6.1 kg | 6.5–8 kg |
| Length | 1–1.3 m | 1.4–1.6 m |
| Height | – | 1.4–1.6 m |
| Wingspan | 1.8–2.4 m | 1.9–2.4 m |
| Top Speed | 75 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Lifespan | – | 20–30 yrs |
| Incubation | 29 days | 29 days |
| Offspring | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Wetland, Forest, Farmland, Grassland | Wetland, prairie, Grassland, Farmland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | North America |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |