Klaus Nagel
Gray Heron
Gray Heron
birds
DescriptionThe Great Blue Heron, also called heron, is a bird of the order Pelecaniformes. It is widespread and frequent in Eurasia and Africa. Worldwide, four subspecies are distinguished. In Central Europe it is represented with the nominate form Ardea cinerea cinerea. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Ardea cinerea
Family: Egrets (Ardeidae)
Span: 1.6 - 2 m
Weight: 1 - 2.1 kg