True Herons [Ardea]
Description
Ardea is one of the largest genera of herons, including species such as the Great Blue Heron and the Grey Heron. These birds are found in a variety of wetland habitats across the globe. They are notable for their large size, long legs, and powerful bills, which they use to catch a wide variety of prey, including fish, reptiles, and small mammals.
Species
Great Blue Heron [Ardea herodias]
View DetailsGrey Heron [Ardea cinerea]
View DetailsGoliath Heron [Ardea goliath]
View DetailsCocoi Heron [Ardea cocoi]
View DetailsWhite-bellied Heron [Ardea insignis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Birds
Aves
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Order |
Pelicans and Relatives
Pelecaniformes
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Family |
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
Ardeidae
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Statistics
- Species 5