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Great blue heron

Ardea herodias

Photo by Mel11
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Description:

Large wading bird, 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.

Habitat:

Tarcoles riverbank

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PublishedDecember 19, 2020

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