Grey Heron
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Family | Ardeidae |
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Class | Aves |
Wingspan | 1. 6 – 2 m |
Order | Pelecaniformes |
Scientific name | Ardea cinerea |
Did you know | Grey Herons build nests from sticks, which they place high up in trees. |
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ID | 1229700 |
About Grey Heron
The grey heron is a long-legged predatory 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 southwards in autumn.