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The wattled crane (Grus carunculata) is a large, threatened species of crane found in wetlands and grasslands of eastern and southern Africa, ranging from Ethiopia to South Africa. Some authorities consider it the sole member of the genus Bugeranus .
Basic facts about Wattled Crane: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
What is a wattled crane? The wattled crane is a large bird with a long white neck, gray body, black undersides, and a bare red face with a black “cap.” Their name comes from the white wattles that dangle from its throat.
The Wattled Crane is one of the world’s rarest cranes, with fewer than 8,000 individuals estimated to exist in the wild. During courtship, Wattled Cranes engage in a “dance,” which includes bowing, jumping, and wing-flapping.
A large, grayish crane with a gleaming white neck, conspicuous wattles, and red facial skin. The immature is duller and lacks wattles, but it retains the distinctive pale neck of the adult.
4 Μαρ 2020 · Wattled Crane (Bugeranus carunculatus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.watcra2.01
Wattled Crane. SPECIES: Bugeranus carunculatus. HEIGHT: 172 cm, 6 ft. WEIGHT: 7.8 kg, 14 lbs. POPULATION: >9,600. TREND: Probably decreasing. STATUS: IUCN: VU; Cites Appendix II; CMS II. IDENTIFICATION.
