Cattle Egret vs Great Blue Heron
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Cattle Egret
0.56 m
Human
1.75 m
Great Blue Heron
1.38 m
| Cattle Egret | Great Blue Heron | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.27–0.512 kg | 1.8–3.6 kg |
| Length | 46–56 cm | 0.97–1.37 m |
| Height | – | 1.15–1.38 m |
| Wingspan | 88–96 cm | 1.67–2.01 m |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–17 yrs | 15–24 yrs |
| Incubation | 23 days | 28 days |
| Offspring | 2–5 | 2–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Grassland, Farmland, Savanna, River, Lake | Wetland, Coast, Lake, River, Mangrove |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | North America |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |