Gallery description : heron picture

These birds usually live 15 - 20 years. The average weight is 1.5kg - 3kg (3.3lbs - 6.6lbs). Heron is a bird that inhabits wetland regions. It has a feathers skin type. This type of birds have 150cm - 195cm (60in - 77in) wing span. The preferred food type is carnivore. The top speed it can reach is 64km/h (40mph).

Facts about herons
NameHeron
Scientific NameArdeidae
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyArdeidae
Wing Span150cm - 195cm (60in - 77in)
Life Span15 - 20 years
Main PreyFish, insects, molluscs
OrderCiconiiformes
Weight1.5kg - 3kg (3.3lbs - 6.6lbs)
DietCarnivore
ClassAves
PhylumChordata
PredatorsFox, mink, raccoon
Skin TypeFeathers
Distinctive FeaturesLong thin legs and pointed beak
Conservation StatusLeast concern
LifestyleSolitary
TypeBird
Size (H)85cm - 140cm (34in - 55in)
Average Clutch Size4
ColourBrown, black, white, grey
HabitatWetland regions
Top Speed64km/h (40mph)
Image Details
Description Heron picture. Description Little Blue Heron(Egretta caerulea) RWD.jpg
Width 1881 pixels
Heigh 1350 pixels
File type JPG
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