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]
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Grey Heron [Ardea cinerea]
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Goliath Heron [Ardea goliath]
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Cocoi Heron [Ardea cocoi]
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White-bellied Heron [Ardea insignis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Birds
Aves
Order Pelicans and Relatives
Pelecaniformes
Family Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
Ardeidae
Statistics
  • Species 5