Great blue heron

This is the largest North American heron, reaching a head-to-tail length of 91–137 cm (36–54 in), a wingspan of 167–201 cm (66–79 in), a height of 115–138 cm (45–54 in), and a weight of 2.1–3.6 kg (4.6–7.9 lb). The heron’s stride is around 22 cm (9 in), almost in a straight line.