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Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

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Description:

A large bird with gray feathers, a black mast, white breast, dark wing tops. Large pointed spear-like bill, long legs, and a long flexible neck.

Habitat:

Coastline. This bird was on the roof of a fish shack at the Redondo Beach Pier.

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Great Blue Heron

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Birds of the World
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Animals in the area of LA
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PublishedJuly 13, 2013

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