Grey Heron

Ardea Cinerea

Order:

Pelecaniformes

Family:

Ardeidae

Size:

90-98 cm

Weight:

1020-2073 g

Taxonomy:

A. c. cinerea (Linnaeus, 1758)

Short Description:

The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in Pakistan is a large bird, standing up to 100 cm tall with a wingspan of 155–195 cm. This species has an ashy-grey plumage above and greyish-white below, with black streaks on the front of the neck. Adults have a white head and neck with a black supercilium that ends in a slender crest. The bill is pinkish-yellow, long, and straight, and the legs are brown and very long

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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is distributed in Pakistan as part of its range in the Oriental Region. This bird species can be found in various wetland habitats across Pakistan, including marshes, tidal flats, ponds, and wet fields. The Grey Heron is a common sight in the country, especially during the summer months, where it can be observed standing quietly in or at the edge of water bodies. Its distribution in Pakistan reflects its adaptability to a variety of wetland environments, making it a familiar and widespread species in the region.

The behavior of the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in Pakistan mirrors its characteristics observed in other parts of its range. This bird species is known for its slow flight with its long neck retracted in an S-shape, a typical behavior of herons and bitterns. The Grey Heron is often seen standing quietly in or at the edge of water bodies, where it forages for food. It has a distinctive flight pattern with its neck pulled in to form a bulge, and it can soar, circle, and chase other birds during certain times of the year.