Great Egret vs Grey Heron
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Great Egret
1 m
Human
1.75 m
Grey Heron
1 m
| Great Egret | Grey Heron | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.7–1.5 kg | 1.02–2.08 kg |
| Length | 0.8–1.04 m | 0.84–1.02 m |
| Height | 0.85–1 m | 0.9–1 m |
| Wingspan | 1.31–1.7 m | 1.55–1.95 m |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 55 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–22 yrs | 5–25 yrs |
| Incubation | 25 days | 26 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 3–5 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, River, Lake, Mangrove, Farmland, Grassland | Wetland, Coast, River, Lake, Farmland, Grassland, Mangrove |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |