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- Herons are long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 72 recognised species, some of which are referred to as egrets or bitterns rather than herons.
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Herons are long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 72 recognised species, some of which are referred to as egrets or bitterns rather than herons. Members of the genera Botaurus and Ixobrychus are referred to as bitterns, and, together with the zigzag heron, or zigzag bittern, in the monotypic genus ...
Largest of the North American herons with long legs, a sinuous neck, and thick, daggerlike bill. Head, chest, and wing plumes give a shaggy appearance. In flight, the Great Blue Heron curls its neck into a tight “S” shape; its wings are broad and rounded and its legs trail well beyond the tail.
Learn about the largest heron in North America, its range, identification, behavior, diet, and conservation status. See photos, maps, songs, and climate threats for this widespread and familiar bird.
Learn about heron, any of about 60 species of long-legged wading birds, classified in the family Ardeidae and generally including several species usually called egrets. Find out their distribution, feeding, nesting, and subdivision into typical, night, and tiger herons.
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Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wingbeats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps.
Learn about the Green Heron, a small, dark heron with an iridescent back and a bushy crest. Find out its range, behavior, habitat, diet, nesting, and conservation status.
