Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

* Family : Ardeidae,

* Class : Aves,

* Order : Ciconiiformes,

* Genus : Ardea,

* Species : A. cinerea,

* Subspecies : Four,

* Type: Bird,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Average life span in the wild: 15 years,

* Height : 90 cm to 100 cm,

* Wingspan : 175 cm to 195 cm,

* Weight : 1 kg to 2 kg,

* Scientific Name : Ardea cinerea,

** Grey heron, scientifically known as Ardea cinerea, is a bird belonging to Indian heron family. It is very strongly related to the American Great Blue Heron as well as Australian White-faced Heron.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Heron

or http://www.iloveindia.com/wildlife/indian-birds/heron/grey-heron.html

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