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Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

Photo by YorkieSutaryo
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Field Notes

Description:

Largest heron in Europe.

It has a strong. dagger-like bill and long yellow legs.

Habitat:

Most freshwater habitats, including rivers lakes, ponds and reservoirs

Reference Links:

Grey Heron, ARKive - Grey heron videos, photos and facts - Ardea cinerea

Species ID Suggestions

Gray Heron

Ardea cinerea
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
YorkieSutaryo
Ahh I thought so..Thanks for the suggestion jgorneau! :D

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PublishedFebruary 4, 2012

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