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Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Photo by Doodlebug
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The largest North American heron, can grow up to 1.38 meters and has a wingspan of around 2 meters. Very similar to the grey heron of the Old World, but bigger.

Habitat:

Wetland

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PublishedJuly 2, 2014

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