About the Whooping Crane
The Whooping Crane (Grus americana) 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 whocra 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 americana |
| Species Codes | whocra, WHCR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whooping Crane belong to?
The Whooping Crane (Grus americana) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Whooping Crane?
The Whooping Crane is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Whooping Crane?
The Whooping 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 Whooping Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of Whooping Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whocra, 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
4,718
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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