VUVulnerable
Hooded Crane
Grus monacha
Increasing
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subarctic· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in GRUIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hooded Crane classified as Vulnerable?
Hooded 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 Hooded Crane live?
Hooded Crane occurs in China, Japan, Mongolia, Russia, and South Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hooded Crane?
The main threats to Hooded Crane are 2.1, 5.1, 7.2, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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