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Birds
Heron
Ardea cinerea
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Weight
- 1.5-2 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a carnivore species found in Wetlands worldwide. It typically lives 15-20 years, weighing around 1.5-2 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the heron: Herons can stand motionless for hours waiting for fish.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.