Ardea cinerea
| Scientific name | Ardea cinerea |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linné |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Ardeidae |
| Genus | Ardea |
Introduction
Ardea cinerea is a fresh water and brackish water Bird.
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Who is it?
How to recognize Ardea cinerea ?
Ardea cinerea measures around 84 cm. The dominant males can however reach 102 cm. This Bird is tricolore with a predominantly noir, blanc and gris body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Ardea cinerea hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Ardea cinerea is a Bird living in a group or alone naturally found in the vegetation. This species is carnivorous .
Ardea cinerea is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place. Parrying or even sustained fighting can occur between dominant males.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Ardea cinerea is a Bird ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature1 - 30 °C
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
Ardea cinerea is most often found at a depth between 0m and 1m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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