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Ardea cinerea
It is a large bird, standing 90–100 cm tall, with a 175–195 cm wingspan and a weight of 1–2 kg. 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.
The Grey Heron 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
Spotted on Jul 12, 2011
Submitted on Jul 12, 2011
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ClaraCorreia .. Great photo.. I have moved it from plant to birds.. and what a beautiful bird it is.. :-)