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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Common crane (Grus grus)

Whooping crane (Grus americana)
Whooping cranes represent one of the best-known conservation stories in North America and these elegant birds have captured public... More 35 Images 10 Videos
White-naped crane (Grus vipio)
This large crane is identifiable by the large circle of bare, red skin around each eye. It stands out from the slate-grey feathers that... More 20 Images 0 videos
Blue crane (Grus paradisea)
The elegant blue crane is the national bird of South Africa. As the common name suggests, it is pale blue in colour, although it can appear... More 21 Images 6 Videos
Japanese crane (Grus japonensis)
The Japanese crane (Grus japonensis), also known as the red-crowned crane, is sacred and seen as a symbol of fidelity, good luck, love and... More 33 Images 20 Videos
Sarus crane (Grus antigone)
The sarus crane (Grus antigone) is the tallest flying bird in the world with some adult males reaching up to 1.8 metres tall. These elegant... More 35 Images 13 Videos
Black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis)
The black-necked crane is the only alpine crane in the world. As the English name suggests, the upper part of the neck and the head are... More 22 Images 9 Videos
Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis)
The most abundant crane species on Earth, the sandhill crane is renowned for its spectacular mass migrations. A large-bodied bird, the... More 41 Images 0 videos
Hooded crane (Grus monacha)
Bulky-looking compared to other, more elegant cranes, the hooded crane has a slate grey body with a white head and upper neck. The primaries... More 14 Images 0 videos
Wattled crane (Grus carunculatus)
The wattled crane is the largest and rarest of the six species of crane in Africa. The breast and neck are white and the underparts are... More 37 Images 6 Videos
Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus)
The Siberian crane is the third most endangered crane species in the world. It is unique amongst cranes in that it has a serrated bill... More 25 Images 9 Videos
Black crowned-crane (Balearica pavonina)
The beautiful stately black crowned-crane (Balearica pavonina), threatened by the loss of wetland habitat, gets its name from its dark... More 10 Images 0 videos
Grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum)
Standing at over a metre tall, this large, yet elegant crane graces many of Africa’s wetlands. Its predominantly grey plumage contrasts... More 31 Images 3 Videos
Demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo)
Information on the demoiselle crane is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 29 Images 2 Videos
Brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolor)
A ground-dwelling bird of Madagascar, the brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolori) is a fairly slim bird with dark brown upperparts and paler... More 10 Images 0 videos
Hawaiian coot (Fulica alai)
Information on the Hawaiian coot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Australian bustard (Ardeotis australis)
Information on the Australian bustard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos
Madagascar rail (Rallus madagascariensis)
Found only in the wetlands of eastern Madagascar, the Madagascar rail is a secretive bird that is rarely found in the open. Its plumage is... More 1 Image 0 videos
Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata)
A striking bird resembling a turkey in shape, the houbara bustard is at its most magnificent during the courtship display. It is a slender... More 25 Images 9 Videos
Laysan crake (Porzana palmeri)
The Laysan crake went extinct in 1944 following human disturbance and the introduction of non-native species. It was brown on the back with... More 5 Images 1 Video
Sakalava rail (Amaurornis olivieri)
Since its discovery in 1929, the rare and extremely shy Sakalava rail has been recorded on only a handful of occasions. This small rail is... More 3 Images 0 videos
Black bustard (Eupodotis afra)
The black bustard has an arresting appearance, with a strong mottled pattern of dark brown and white plumage on the back, bordered with... More 13 Images 1 Video
Plain-flanked rail (Rallus wetmorei)
Information on the plain-flanked rail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Rouget’s rail (Rougetius rougetii)
A secretive and terrestrial bird, like other rails, Rouget’s rail has olive-brown upperparts and cinnamon-reddish-orange underparts. The... More 6 Images 1 Video
Spotted crake (Porzana porzana)
The spotted crake (Porzana porzana) is a small and rather plump member of the rail family (Family: Rallidae). This water bird has a short... More 14 Images 0 videos
Lesser florican (Sypheotides indicus)
Eye-catching in both appearance and behaviour, the lesser florican belongs to a family of birds, the bustards, renowned for their elaborate... More 7 Images 2 Videos
Aldabra rail (Dryolimnas aldabranus)
The Aldabra rail is the last surviving flightless bird in the western Indian Ocean. It has a slender build, with a long, fairly slender... More 5 Images 1 Video
Stanley’s bustard (Neotis denhami)
Bustards are large, long-legged birds that resemble giant chickens, and are related to the cranes and rails of the world. Stanley’s bustard... More 8 Images 0 videos
Hartlaub’s bustard (Eupodotis hartlaubii)
Hartlaub’s bustard is a comparatively small bustard, yet maintains the distinctive bustard figure, with a small head set on a long neck, and... More 12 Images 0 videos
Caribbean coot (Fulica caribaea)
A rather striking member of the rail family (Rallidae), the Caribbean coot (Fulica caribaea) is a wetland bird with a bright white beak... More 10 Images 1 Video
Great bustard (Otis tarda)
A tall bird, the great bustard has a grey head and neck, and a brown back barred with black. The underparts are white with males developing... More 41 Images 13 Videos

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