2 Types of Cranes in New Mexico

2 types of cranes have a verified observation record in New Mexico. The most frequently recorded are Sandhill Crane and Common 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 New Mexico. The most frequently recorded are Sandhill Crane and Common 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 New Mexico

2 cranes species have a verified observation record in New Mexico, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.

#SpeciesScientific nameVerified records
1Sandhill CraneAntigone canadensis2,276
2Common CraneGrus grus26

Plus 1 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.

The Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) is the most commonly recorded, with 2,276 verified observations — about 99% of all cranes reported in New Mexico. If you spot a crane here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.