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Siberian Crane
Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) — Cranes & Rails of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) is a member of the Gruidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 5.9 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Gruidae Cranes
- Genus Leucogeranus
- Species leucogeranus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 5.9 kg
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Gruidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Siberian Crane is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Siberian Crane is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) is a member of the Gruidae family, within the order Gruiformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL nw, ec Siberia.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 5.9 kg, with a wing length of about 57.9 cm and a tail of around 19.9 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 141,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Siberian Crane?
The Siberian Crane is a very large bird that weighs around 5.9 kg.
Where does the Siberian Crane live?
The Siberian Crane is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL nw, ec Siberia, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Siberian Crane belong to?
The Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) belongs to the Gruidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Siberian Crane eat?
The Siberian Crane is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Siberian Crane migrate?
The Siberian Crane is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Siberian Crane endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Siberian Crane make?
1 real field recording of the Siberian Crane — including its begging call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Siberian Crane's range?
The Siberian Crane has a mapped global range of about 141,000 km².
Conservation
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