White-naped Crane
NameWhite-naped Crane
Common NameWhite-naped Crane
Scientific NameAntigone vipio
FamilyGruidae
Wingspan (cm)195
Length (cm)120
Weight (g)5625
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is primarily slate grey. The head is white with a distinctive red patch around the eye and lores. A broad white stripe extends from the eye down the back of the neck, contrasting sharply with the dark grey foreneck. Primary feathers are black, visible in flight.
Vocalization / CallWhite-naped Cranes produce loud, resonant, trumpeting calls, often described as a 'kar-r-r-r-r-r-r' or 'karr-karr-karr'. These calls are used for communication, territorial defense, and during courtship displays.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland, agricultural
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds in northeastern Mongolia, northeastern China, and southeastern Russia. It migrates to wintering grounds in China, Korea, and Japan, primarily utilizing wetlands and agricultural fields.
Identifying Featureswhite nape and hindneck, red facial patch, slate grey body, long legs and neck, black primary feathers
Description
The White-naped Crane is a large, elegant crane characterized by its grey body and striking white nape and hindneck. These birds are known for their elaborate courtship dances and loud, trumpeting calls, often found foraging in wetlands and grasslands.
