Grey Heron vs Little Egret
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Grey Heron
1 m
Human
1.75 m
Little Egret
0.65 m
| Grey Heron | Little Egret | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.02–2.08 kg | 0.3–0.65 kg |
| Length | 0.84–1.02 m | 55–65 cm |
| Height | 0.9–1 m | – |
| Wingspan | 1.55–1.95 m | 0.88–1.06 m |
| Top Speed | 55 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–25 yrs | 5–22 yrs |
| Incubation | 26 days | 21 days |
| Offspring | 3–5 | 2–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, River, Lake, Farmland, Grassland, Mangrove | Wetland, Coast, Mangrove, River, Lake, Farmland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |