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Blue Crane

Grus paradiseus
Family
Order
Gruiformes
Codes
blucra2, BLCR

About the Blue Crane

The Blue Crane (Grus paradiseus) 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 blucra2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGruiformes
FamilyCranes (Gruidae)
SpeciesGrus paradiseus
Species Codesblucra2, 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 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 Blue Crane sighting?

You can log sightings of Blue Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blucra2, or on iNaturalist.