Bird
Whooping Crane
Tallest North American bird and conservation icon
Family Gruidae
Gruidae is a taxonomic family in the order Gruiformes, class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Whooping Crane and Sandhill Crane. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Gruidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooping Crane Grus americana | 7 kg | 1.5 m | 70 km/h | 25 yrs | North America | Endangered |
| Sandhill Crane Antigone canadensis | 5 kg | 1.2 m | 56 km/h | 25 yrs | North America, Asia | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
