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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is of the family Ardeidae
which is in the genus Ardea.
It is resident in the temperate regions of Eurasia as well as parts of
Africa. The more northern populations are migratory and move south for
the winter. It occurs mainly in wetland habitats where a wide variety of
aquatic creatures are preyed upon. Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds |