Goliath Heron [Ardea goliath]
Description
The Goliath Heron, also known as the giant heron, is the world's largest heron. The height is 120–152 cm, the wingspan is 185–230 cm and the weight is 4–5 kg. The plumage is largely dark grey above and paler grey below. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa, with smaller numbers in Southwest and South Asia.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
True Herons
Ardea
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