2 Types of Cranes in Tennessee
2 types of cranes have a verified observation record in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee. 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 Tennessee
2 cranes species have a verified observation record in Tennessee, 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 | 502 |
| 2 | Whooping Crane | Grus americana | 38 |
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 502 verified observations — about 93% of all cranes reported in Tennessee. If you spot a crane here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.