VUVulnerable
White-naped Crane
Grus vipio
Declining
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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· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in GRUIDAE
Threatened in Belgium
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-naped Crane classified as Vulnerable?
White-naped 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 White-naped Crane live?
White-naped Crane occurs in Belgium, China, Germany, Japan, Madagascar, and Mongolia (plus 11 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-naped Crane?
The main threats to White-naped Crane are 1.1, 11.2, 12.1, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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