The body length of the heron is 84-102 cm, the wingspan is 155-195 cm, the height is about 100 cm, and the weight is 1.02-2.08 kg. The upper body is mainly gray and the abdomen is white. Adult bird's eye pattern and crest feathers are black, flying feathers, wing corners and two chest spots are black, head, neck, chest and back are white, neck has black vertical stripes, and the rest is gray. The head and neck of the young bird are heavier in gray, but not black. Iris-yellow; beak-yellow-green; feet-blackish. Calling: Deep guttural croaking and goose-like croaking. food The heron feeds in shallow waters, mainly on fish and frogs, but also on mammals and birds. Breed Collectively build nests on trees adjacent to wetlands or lakes, and also nest on reeds. They will be monogamous for life. Generally, herons can live for more than 20 to 30 years.