2 Types of Cranes in Louisiana
2 types of cranes have a verified observation record in Louisiana. The most frequently recorded are Sandhill Crane and Whooping Crane. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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2 types of cranes have a verified observation record in Louisiana. The most frequently recorded are Sandhill Crane and Whooping Crane. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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2 types of cranes recorded in Louisiana
2 cranes species have a verified observation record in Louisiana, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandhill Crane | Antigone canadensis | 117 |
| 2 | Whooping Crane | Grus americana | 68 |
Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) is the most commonly recorded, with 117 verified observations — about 63% of all cranes reported in Louisiana. If you spot a crane here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.