At a glance
- IUCN category
- VU · Vulnerable
- Animal group
- Birds
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The hooded crane is a small, dark crane with a white head and neck, breeding in north-east Asia. It is assessed as Vulnerable.
Most of the world population winters at a few sites in Japan.
Range & habitat
Breeds in Siberia and China and winters mainly in Japan and Korea.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Loss of wetlands
- Concentration at few wintering sites
- Disturbance and disease risk
Why it matters
A crane that crowds into a handful of wintering wetlands, the hooded crane is a flagship for spreading and protecting wintering habitat in East Asia.
Sources
Sources for Hooded Crane
- IUCN Red List — look up Hooded Crane (authoritative status)
- BirdLife International
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is concentrating at few sites risky for the hooded crane?
A large share of the world population winters at just a few sites, so disease or habitat loss at one location could affect much of the species at once.
Why is the hooded crane Vulnerable?
Published assessments cite the loss of wetlands, dependence on few wintering sites, and disturbance and disease risk. See the IUCN Red List.
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