Bird
Whooping Crane
Tallest North American bird and conservation icon
Order Gruiformes
Gruiformes is a taxonomic order in the class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Whooping Crane, Sandhill Crane and South Island Takahe. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Gruiformes species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooping Crane Grus americana | 7 kg | 1.5 m | 70 km/h | 25 yrs | North America | Endangered |
| Sandhill Crane Antigone canadensis | 5 kg | 1.2 m | 56 km/h | 25 yrs | North America, Asia | Least Concern |
| South Island Takahe Porphyrio hochstetteri | 3 kg | 50 cm | 10 km/h | 20 yrs | Oceania | Endangered |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
