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丹頂鶴 (Red-crowned Crane)

Grus japonensis

Vulnerable →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

40 years

Length

1.5 m

Weight

10.0 kg

Population

2.8K

Trend

→ Stable

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About

丹顶鹤（Grus japonensis）是世界上最稀有的鹤之一，体高1.5米，在东亚文化中被视为长寿、忠贞和吉祥的象征。栖息于俄罗斯、中国、朝鲜半岛和日本的湿地与沼泽，表演包括同步跳跃、鞠躬和鸣叫的精致优雅求偶舞蹈。野生种群估计仅约2,750只，面临濒危，受到湿地排水和栖息地丧失的威胁。

Fun Facts

✨ They perform elaborate courtship dances.
✨ They are considered sacred in Japan.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

🌿 Grassland 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

丹頂鶴 is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

2.8K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Species

Grus japonensis (丹頂鶴)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タンチョウ

Chinese 丹頂鶴

Spanish Grulla manchú

French Grue du Japon

German Mandschurenkranich

Portuguese grou-de-coroa-vermelha

Russian Японский журавль

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 丹頂鶴?

The scientific name of 丹頂鶴 is Grus japonensis. It belongs to the genus Grus.

What is the conservation status of 丹頂鶴?

丹頂鶴 (Grus japonensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does 丹頂鶴 live?

丹頂鶴 is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

What family does 丹頂鶴 belong to?

丹頂鶴 (Grus japonensis) belongs to the genus Grus, which is part of the taxonomic family Gruidae.

What does 丹頂鶴 eat?

丹頂鶴 is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does 丹頂鶴 live?

丹頂鶴 has an average lifespan of approximately 40 years in the wild.

How many 丹頂鶴 are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of 丹頂鶴 (Grus japonensis) is approximately 2,750 individuals.

Is 丹頂鶴 endangered?

Yes, 丹頂鶴 (Grus japonensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.