About the Hooded Crane
The hooded crane is a crane native to East Asia and a frequent migratory bird in Japan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Grus monacha |
| Species Codes | hoocra1, HOCR |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Crane belong to?
The Hooded Crane (Grus monacha) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hooded Crane?
The Hooded Crane is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Hooded Crane?
The hooded crane is a crane native to East Asia and a frequent migratory bird in Japan....
Where can I report a Hooded Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoocra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cranes 15 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
15
Species in Family
3,161
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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