The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is a long-legged wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia, and also parts of ...
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A large, gray heron with a heavy, daggerlike bill. Adult has a broad black stripe above and behind each eye, a white central crown stripe and white face.
Generally quite common and conspicuous in wetland habitats from marshes and tidal flats to small ponds, ditches, and wet fields; nests colonially in tall trees.
Grey heron
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The grey heron is a long-legged wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia, and also parts of Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but some populations from the more northern parts migrate... Wikipedia
Wingspan: 5.1 – 6.4 ft.
Scientific name: Ardea cinerea
Mass: 2.2 – 4.6 lbs
Conservation status: Least Concern
Class: Aves
Family: Ardeidae
Genus: Ardea
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Grey herons are large birds that eat lots of fish, but also small birds and mammals. You can see them by any river or lake. Find out more.
With its long legs and elegant neck the Gray Heron strikes a regal pose as it stands motionless in shallow water, waiting to strike at unsuspecting fish.
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