Ardea cinerea (Grey heron – Σταχτοτσικνιάς)

Vasos Vasiliou - Kouklia Ammochostou

Scientific name:  Ardea cinerea - Σταχτοτσικνιάς
English name:  Grey heron
Greek name:   Σταχτοτσικνιάς
Food: Fish, frogs crayfish crayfish grass snake, water shrew,earthworms
Habitat: all fresh or Salty waters
IUCN conservation status: Least concern
Size: 98 cm
Wing Span: 175 to 195 cm.
Weight: 600 to 1200 g
Longevity: 25 years