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Birds
Grey heron
Grey heron · Ardea cinerea
Discover the grey heron, the elegant fisher found at many bodies of water.
Fact file
- Size
- Adults reach a size of up to 98 cm and weigh between 1 and 2 kg.
- Males and females
- In grey herons there is no significant difference in size between the sexes.
- Sounds
- Typical vocalisations are harsh, croaking calls, especially in the breeding season.
- Diet
- The grey heron feeds mainly on fish, amphibians and small vertebrates.
- Offspring
- The clutch usually consists of 3 to 5 eggs, which hatch after an incubation period of 25 to 30 days.
How to identify Grey heron
The grey heron is a large bird with a body length of about 90 to 98 cm and a wingspan of up to 175 cm. Its plumage is mostly grey with a white head and long, slender legs.
Distinctive features include the long, thin neck and the characteristic bill, which can be up to 15 cm long. The young are initially brown and mottled, but soon develop the characteristic grey.
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Where Grey heron live
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