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WetlandPlatform nestHuge · 4.7 kg
What the White-naped Crane sounds like
ID tip
The white-naped crane can be identified by its grey body, reddish face patch, white throat, and the white strip going from the back of its crown down its neck, or nape. Juveniles differ by having a brown head and a pale throat. While this crane does have other species in its genus with similar characteristics, it can be distinguished by the white nape that is not present in the other species. The white-naped crane emits a variety of different calls: a growling contact call, or high pitched call at short ranges, and loud calls which differ between sexes.
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When to see the White-naped Crane
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 9 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is January, the month with the most records.
Where to see the White-naped Crane
The map shades 5 countries with regular records, and 2 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
Recorded as a rare visitor in North Korea, Spain.
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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Easily confused with
Sarus CraneAntigone antigoneThe adult sarus crane is very large, with grey wings and body, a bare red head, collar and nape, a greyish crown, and a long, greenish-grey, pointed bill.
BrolgaAntigone rubicundaThe brolga is a tall bird with a large beak, a long and slender neck, and stilt-like legs.
Sandhill CraneAntigone canadensisAdults are gray overall; during breeding, their plumage is usually much worn and stained, particularly in the migratory populations, and looks nearly ochre.
Side by side: Sandhill Crane vs White-naped Crane · Brolga vs White-naped Crane · Sarus Crane vs White-naped Crane
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