About the Blue Crane
The blue crane, also known as the Stanley crane and the paradise crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Grus paradiseus |
| Species Codes | blucra2, BLCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Crane belong to?
The Blue Crane (Grus paradiseus) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Blue Crane?
The blue crane, also known as the Stanley crane and the paradise crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN....
Where can I report a Blue Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blucra2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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