About the Red-crowned Crane
The red-crowned crane, also called the Japanese crane and the Manchurian crane, is a large Northeast Asian crane among the rarest cranes in the world. In some parts of its range, it is known as a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Grus japonensis |
| Species Codes | reccra1, RCCR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-crowned Crane belong to?
The Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-crowned Crane?
The Red-crowned Crane is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-crowned Crane?
The red-crowned crane, also called the Japanese crane and the Manchurian crane, is a large Northeast Asian crane among the rarest cranes in the world. In some parts of its range, it is known as a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity....
Where can I report a Red-crowned Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-crowned Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reccra1, or on iNaturalist.
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