Green Heron vs Snowy Egret
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Green Heron
0.48 m
Human
1.75 m
Snowy Egret
0.66 m
| Green Heron | Snowy Egret | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.14–0.25 kg | 0.35–0.45 kg |
| Length | 40–48 cm | 51–66 cm |
| Wingspan | 60–68 cm | 0.88–1.05 m |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 6–10 yrs | 6–17 yrs |
| Incubation | 19 days | 22 days |
| Offspring | 2–5 | 2–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Mangrove, Coast, River, Lake | Wetland, Coast, Mangrove, River, Lake |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America, South America |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |