Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in Scandinavia

The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a heron found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A long-legged wading bird that hunts fish and amphibians in shallow water. It typically occurs in wetlands, shores and shallow water.

In the Nordic countries the Grey Heron is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Grey Heron

  • Grey Heron – song & calls
  • Grey Heron – breeding
  • Grey Heron – nest & eggs
  • Grey Heron – diet
  • Grey Heron – in winter

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Ardea cinerea
  • Family: Herons
  • Habitat: Wetlands, shores and shallow water
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern
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