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苍鹭 (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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About

苍鹭是一种体高可达1米的大型优雅涉禽，栖息于欧洲、亚洲和非洲各地的湿地、河流、湖泊和沿海地区。它是耐心的独自捕食者，能长时间静立不动，然后以闪电般的匕首状喙猛击捕捉鱼类、蛙类和小型哺乳动物。在称为鹭群的集体繁殖地的高树上群居繁殖，有时与其他集群水鸟共栖。在全球范围内广泛分布，属无危物种。

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
苍鹭 is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore
Animal matter 100%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Population Trend
→ Stable

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 苍鹭?
The scientific name of 苍鹭 is Ardea cinerea. It belongs to the genus Ardea.
What is the conservation status of 苍鹭?
苍鹭 (Ardea cinerea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does 苍鹭 live?
苍鹭 is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does 苍鹭 belong to?
苍鹭 (Ardea cinerea) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
What does 苍鹭 eat?
苍鹭 is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does 苍鹭 live?
苍鹭 has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.
Is 苍鹭 endangered?
No, 苍鹭 (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 苍鹭 belong to?
苍鹭 (Ardea cinerea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Ardea — 11 Species

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大嘴鷺〔巨嘴鷺，烏灰鷺〕
Ardea sumatrana
LC 🐾
大蓝鹭
Ardea herodias
LC 🐾
巨鷺
Ardea goliath
LC 🐾
白腹鷺
Ardea insignis
CR 🐾
白頸鷺
Ardea pacifica
LC 🐾
紫鷺〔草鷺〕
Ardea purpurea
NE
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苍鹭
Ardea cinerea
LC
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馬達加斯加鷺
Ardea humbloti
EN 🐾
黑冠白頸鷺
Ardea cocoi
LC 🐾
黑头鹭
Ardea melanocephala
LC 🐾
American Egret
Ardea alba
LC
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