Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

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9 recent observations

Brief #

Body and wings are grey above and the underparts are greyish-white

Synonyms #

  • Garza real (Spanish)
  • Garza real (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Grey Heron is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

They have a white head and neck with a broad black stripe that extends from the eye to the black crest. The body and wings are grey above and the underparts are greyish-white, with some black on the flanks. The long, sharply pointed beak is pinkish-yellow and the legs are brown.

Measurements #

Length: 0.84 - 1.02 m
Wingspan: 1.55 - 1.95 m
Weight: 1.02 - 2.08 kg

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