Great blue heron

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Great Blue Heron

photo by: Dave Hillstad

Great blue heron Ardea Herodias

Wading Birds- Family Ardeidae. Herons, egrets, & bitterns all have coiled necks & straight dagger-like-bills used to capture prey in quick strikes.

Length: 46 in. wingspan 72 in.

Habitat:

  • Nests in colonies in trees. Usually seen singly, but may roost in small flocks.
  • Forages in open wetland habitats.
  • Feeds on fish and small animals
Great blue heron Ardea Herodias

Juvenile- gray overall

Great blue heron Ardea Herodias

Field marks: gray color & large size Head: Dark crown

great blue heron

photo by: Lori Alysworth