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Gray/Purple Heron

Ardea cinerea

Least Concern →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

95 cm

Weight

1.5 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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키 최대 1미터에 달하는 크고 우아한 섭금류인 회색왜가리는 유럽, 아시아, 아프리카 전역의 습지, 강, 호수, 해안 지역에 서식합니다. 인내심 강한 단독 사냥꾼으로, 오랫동안 꼼짝 않고 서 있다가 번개같이 빠른 단검 같은 부리 공격으로 물고기, 개구리, 소형 포유류를 낚아챕니다. 왜가리 군집지라 불리는 집단 번식지에서 큰 나무에 군집하여 번식하며, 때로는 다른 집단 번식 물새들과 함께 서식합니다. 전 세계적으로 널리 분포하며 최소관심종입니다.

Fun Facts

✨ They hunt by standing motionless in water, then striking with lightning speed.
✨ They can swallow fish longer than their neck.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Gray/Purple Heron is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (사다새목)

Species

Ardea cinerea (Gray/Purple Heron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオサギ

Chinese 苍鹭

Spanish Garza real

French héron cendré

German Graureiher

Portuguese garça-moura-europeia / garça-real

Russian Серая цапля

Arabic البلشون الرمادي, مالك الحزين الرمادي

Thai นกกระสานวล

Similar Species in Ardea

Great Blue/Cocoi Heron

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray/Purple Heron?

The scientific name of Gray/Purple Heron is Ardea cinerea. It belongs to the genus Ardea.

What is the conservation status of Gray/Purple Heron?

Gray/Purple Heron (Ardea cinerea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Gray/Purple Heron live?

Gray/Purple Heron is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Gray/Purple Heron belong to?

Gray/Purple Heron (Ardea cinerea) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

What does Gray/Purple Heron eat?

Gray/Purple Heron is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Gray/Purple Heron live?

Gray/Purple Heron has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

Is Gray/Purple Heron endangered?

No, Gray/Purple Heron (Ardea cinerea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gray/Purple Heron belong to?

Gray/Purple Heron (Ardea cinerea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).