The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is a long-legged 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 …

May 22, 2024 · Snowy Egret. Egretta thula. Size: 22 – 26 inches tall, wingspan 40 inches. The small snowy egret is an active hunter, often striding briskly through the shallows in search of …

Although they’re called “Egrets”, the Great Egret is taxonomically classified as a heron, and is not a true egret. They’re commonly called “egrets” simply because of their white plumage. Great …

Like other herons and egrets, flies with neck pulled in to form a bulge. Larger than a Black-crowned Night-Heron and smaller than a Common Crane. Ornithologists recognize three …

Gray Heron, found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, is one of three very similar herons worldwide, together with Great Blue Heron of North America and Cocoi Heron of South America. Raising …

The scapular feathers are elongated and the feathers at the base of the neck are also somewhat elongated. Immature birds lack the dark stripe on the head and are generally duller in …

The easiest way to distinguish between herons and egrets is by their coloration. While the herons can have varied colors in their plumage, the egrets stick to a white or buff plumage. Also, while …

Apr 29, 2021 · The gray heron, egret gray, grey stork, or gray heron bird, scientific name Ardea cinerea is a long-legged predatory wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae, native all through …

Generally quite common and conspicuous in wetland habitats from marshes and tidal flats to small ponds, ditches, and wet fields; nests colonially in tall trees. Mainly seen as singles or in …

The heron is an easily recognised, grey-backed bird, with long legs, a long, white neck, bright yellow bill and a black eyestripe that continues as long, drooping feathers down the neck. Flies …