Cattle Egret vs Green 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
Green Heron
0.48 m
| Cattle Egret | Green Heron | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.27–0.512 kg | 0.14–0.25 kg |
| Length | 46–56 cm | 40–48 cm |
| Wingspan | 88–96 cm | 60–68 cm |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–17 yrs | 6–10 yrs |
| Incubation | 23 days | 19 days |
| Offspring | 2–5 | 2–5 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Grassland, Farmland, Savanna, River, Lake | Wetland, Mangrove, Coast, River, Lake |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | North America, South America |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |