Which is more precious, the black-necked crane or the red-crowned crane?

In China, the red-crowned crane is regarded as a national first-class protected animal and one of the symbols of China culture, so it is more precious in China. Red-crowned crane is one of the important elements in China traditional culture, and it is regarded as an auspicious bird, representing longevity, happiness and bright future.

In other areas, such as Siberia and Mongolia, the black-necked crane is a more precious species.