Grey Heron
About the Grey Heron in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is one of the most common large herons in Singapore, having both resident and migratory populations. While they are generally silent, they are known to produce a wide variety of sounds when nesting!
Identifying features
Check out some identifying features of the Grey Heron!
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The Grey Heron is primarily a light grey with black head stripes and nape-plumes. Beak is a dull yellow, and legs are pale yellow. Juveniles are similar, though the head stripes are duller with shorter nape-plumes.
Interested to learn more about how to identify Herons? Check out our simple guide on identifying Herons!
Habitat and ecology
Grey Herons can often be found in any suitable habitat around water bodies, ranging from ponds to large canals.
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Learn more about the Grey Heron!
Curious about the Grey Heron? Here are some interesting articles you can read to learn more about them.
