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Ardea Cinerea
It is a large bird, standing up to 100 cm (39 in) tall and measuring 84–102 cm (33–40 in) long with a 155–195 cm (61–77 in) wingspan.[2] The body weight can range from 1.02–2.08 kg (2.2–4.6 lb).[3] Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-white below. Adults have a white head with a broad black supercilium and slender crest, while immatures have a dull grey head. It has a powerful, pinkish-yellow bill, which is brighter in breeding adults. It has a slow flight, with its long neck retracted (S-shaped). This is characteristic of herons and bitterns, and distinguishes them from storks, cranes and spoonbills, which extend their necks. The call is a loud croaking "fraaank". The Australian White-faced Heron is often incorrectly called a Grey Heron. In Ireland the grey heron is often colloquially called a "crane".
The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia and also parts of Africa. It is resident in the milder south and west, but many birds retreat in winter from the ice in colder regions. It has become common in summer even inside the Arctic circle along the Norwegian coast
spotted in the Vila Nova de Gaia Biological Park.the photos are takem separetly,zooming and the bird stay completly imobil,posing for the beautiful scenario
5 Comments
Obrigado :) hoje já não vou á tua página o pessoal curtiu as ultimas do Parque biológico de V.N.de Gaia e ainda não parei de responder :) vá fica bem e abraços para ti grande xará :) são 4h aqui :) hoje fiz noitada de noah :)
It is a very nice series, and the third photo is beautiful. Parabéns, xará.
Jason this i make it on purpous for you this afternoon,after your entusiastic comment it was the list i can do,thanks for your support:)
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/118...
@Thanks Gerardo for you nice comment,yes is a great site and a great Biological Park
@Janson thanks very much,it's one of my prefered big birds,i'am going to load today another spotting,in another place,the other live in free mode in the out side park,but this one is in a special facilitys with other birds,the pictures are better this time :)
Very nice what a great site :)