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grey heron

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noun

  1. a large European heron, Ardea cinerea, with grey wings and back and a long black drooping crest

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The lagoon is an important stop for migratory birds, particularly the Cetti’s warbler, grey heron, eastern imperial eagle and the flamingo, who all lay their eggs in Küçükçekmece.

From The Guardian

Among them are the common crane, grey heron, greater flamingo, osprey, white stork, great white pelican and black kite.

From Nature

They used a drone for the first time to count grey heron nests this year and found 24 rather than the 16 of last year.

From The Guardian

Grey heron in delta-winged sunbathing posture.

From Scientific American

Photograph: Foster And Partners/PA BAA drove another nail into the long-term prospects of the Kentish grey heron this morning with the latest contribution to the national debate over airport capacity.

From The Guardian