Grey Heron
Ardea cinerea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ardea-cinerea"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 88.2 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 88.2 cm | 34.7 in |
| 体重 | 1546.5 g | 54.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 50 days.
产卵数
1-10
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| 科 | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Ardea |
| 物种 | Ardea cinerea |
Distribution
Grey Heron has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ardeidae family