Grey heron  (Ardea cinerea)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Ciconiiformes
Family Ardeidae
Genus Ardea (1)
Size Wingspan: 155-175 cm (2)
Length (with neck outstretched): 84-102 cm (2)
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Status

Common and widespread. Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Green List (low conservation concern) (6).