Hooded crane — size comparison

The hooded crane breeds in remote taiga swamps and gathers at few traditional winter feeding sites. Much of the population winters near Izumi, Japan. Wet meadow

Silhouette comparison

Height

Ground the top of the headReference values · details in the profiles

Hooded crane

Grus monacha

ok. 100 cmDorosły ptak
to the top of the head
Mass
3.5–3.9 kgDorosłe osobniki — Smithsonian
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
Hooded craneWysokość do czubka głowyapprox. 100 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

100–100 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Hooded crane — size comparison — facts and sources

The hooded crane breeds in remote taiga swamps and gathers at few traditional winter feeding sites. Much of the population winters near Izumi, Japan. Wet meadows and rice fields provide roots, seeds, insects and small animals.

Pairs call and dance with bows and leaps. Nests lie near ground level and hatchlings follow parents.

Measurement sources