Ardea cinerea

Species: Ardea cinerea

English Name: Grey Heron

Chinese Name: 蒼鷺

Family: Ardeidae

Description:

This large bird has 84-102 cm in length and 155-175 cm in wingspan. The plumage is mainly grey above and white below, with a black crest and supercilium. This specie occurs in Macao as a winter visitor.

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Ardea cinerea
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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

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