VUVulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
Balearica pavonina
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in GRUIDAE
Threatened in Congo - Brazzaville
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Crowned Crane classified as Vulnerable?
Black Crowned Crane is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black Crowned Crane live?
Black Crowned Crane occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, and Sudan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black Crowned Crane?
The main threats to Black Crowned Crane are 1.1, 1.2, 11.2, and 11.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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