Great Egret vs Green Heron
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Great Egret
1 m
Human
1.75 m
Green Heron
0.48 m
| Great Egret | Green Heron | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.7–1.5 kg | 0.14–0.25 kg |
| Length | 0.8–1.04 m | 40–48 cm |
| Height | 0.85–1 m | – |
| Wingspan | 1.31–1.7 m | 60–68 cm |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–22 yrs | 6–10 yrs |
| Incubation | 25 days | 19 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 2–5 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, River, Lake, Mangrove, Farmland, Grassland | Wetland, Mangrove, Coast, River, Lake |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | North America, South America |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |