Species Cards
Heron
Ardea cinerea
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Group: |
© Erica Bower Heron (Ardea cinerea) |
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Food chain : |
Carnivore |
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What it eats : |
Fish, frogs, water voles. |
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Habitat: |
PondPond |
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Description: |
The Grey Heron stalks along the water's edge for food. It can stand for hours with its long neck stretched out, waiting for a fish to swim past. It has long legs for wading, and a long, sword-shaped beak. They nest in colonies in tall trees near water. |
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