About the Black-necked Crane
The Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is a species of bird in the Cranes family (Gruidae), within the order Gruiformes. This family contains 15 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code blncra1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Grus nigricollis |
| Species Codes | blncra1, BNCR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-necked Crane belong to?
The Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-necked Crane?
The Black-necked Crane is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-necked Crane?
The Black-necked Crane is a member of the Cranes family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black-necked Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-necked Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blncra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cranes 15 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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