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Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Ardea

About

The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is a long-legged predatory 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 range, but some populations from the more northern parts migrate southwards in autumn. A bird of wetland areas, it can be seen around lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes and on the sea coast. It feeds mostly on aquatic creatures which it catches after...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grey Heron?
The scientific name of Grey Heron is Ardea cinerea.
What kingdom does Grey Heron belong to?
Grey Heron belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Grey Heron belong to?
Grey Heron belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Grey Heron belong to?
Grey Heron belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Grey Heron belong to?
Grey Heron belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Grey Heron belong to?
Grey Heron belongs to the family Ardeidae.
What genus does Grey Heron belong to?
Grey Heron belongs to the genus Ardea.