Tall, slender, and majestic—cranes and storks are often mistaken for one another. This guide breaks down their physical features, habitats, and behaviours so you can easily tell these wading birds apart
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Are cranes and storks the same thing?
No, cranes and storks are not the same thing.
Are cranes and storks related?
No, cranes and storks are not closely related.
Are cranes and storks in the same family?
No, cranes and storks are not in the same family; cranes belong to the family Gruidae and storks belong to the family Ciconiidae. Yes, cranes and storks can be found in similar wetland habitats.
Do cranes and storks live in the same habitats?
Cranes are omnivores, who eat seeds, berries, mammals, reptiles, insects and molluscs.
What do cranes and storks eat?
Storks are carnivores that eat amphibians, fish, birds, mammals, crustaceans, insects and molluscs.
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