Mit der Ehrenamtskarte günstiger in den Tiergarten
Der Tiergarten Nürnberg gewährt den Trägerinnen und Trägern der Bayerischen Ehrenamtskarte ab sofort Vergünstigungen beim Eintritt. Dieses Angebot ist...
Grey Herons wait ashore motionless or in shallow water for prey. They are characterised by their s-shaped curved neck. If a fish comes close enough, the heron leaps forward with their neck outstretched. They spear their prey with their long beak. This type of fishing is known as "spearfishing".
Herons have powder down feathers. When rubbed, the dunes fray and produce large amounts of a nourishing powder. As a result, the plumage is greased.
Scientific Surname | Ardea cinerea |
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Order | Wader |
Family | Ardeidae |
Size | till 105 cm |
Weight | till 2,5 kg |
Reproduction | breeding period: 26 days, 3-7 eggs |
Distribution | Eurasia, Africa |
Habitat | swamps, waters |
Food | Fish, small vertebrates, Insects |
Livestock | not endangered |