Definition of Heron

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Definition of Heron

Heron

Any wading bird of the genus Ardea and allied genera, of the family Ardeidae. The herons have a long, sharp bill, and long legs and toes, with the claw of the middle toe toothed. The common European heron (Ardea cinerea) is remarkable for its directly ascending flight, and was formerly hunted with the larger falcons.

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Heron Translations

heron in Danish is hejre
heron in Dutch is reiger
heron in German is Fischreiher, Reiher
heron in Norwegian is hegre
heron in Spanish is garza

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