Red-crowned crane — size comparison

The red-crowned crane uses extensive eastern Asian wetlands. Some populations migrate, while Hokkaido birds remain nearer breeding areas. It eats fish, amphibia

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Height

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

Red-crowned crane

Grus japonensis

ok. 130 cmDorosły ptak
to the top of the head
Mass
7–10 kgDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
Red-crowned craneWysokość do czubka głowyapprox. 130 cm

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

130–130 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Red-crowned crane — size comparison — facts and sources

The red-crowned crane uses extensive eastern Asian wetlands. Some populations migrate, while Hokkaido birds remain nearer breeding areas. It eats fish, amphibians, invertebrates and plants.

Pairs call and dance with bows and leaps. Ground-level nests produce chicks following parents. In Japan it symbolises longevity and fidelity.

Measurement sources