Grey heron

Grey heron
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Pelecaniformes
Family:	Ardeidae
Genus:	Ardea
Binomial name
Ardea cinerea Linnaeus, 1758
Light green: summer Dark green: all year Blue: winter

Skull

Ardea cinerea

The grey heron is a bird that lives in temperate parts of Europe, Asia and also parts of Africa. It has long legs and walks through shallow water looking for food. The bird's scientific name is Ardea cinerea.

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