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Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
25.37, -80.9535
Field Notes
Description:
Large, gray bird. Long legs. Long, "S"-shaped neck. Long, thick bill.
White crown stripe. Black plume extending from behind eye to off the back of the neck. Shaggy feathers on neck and back. Bluish gray back, wings, and belly. Reddish or gray neck.
White morph all white with pale legs, yellow bill.
Habitat:
Found along calm freshwater and seacoasts. Usually nests in trees near water, but colonies can be found away from water. Great White Heron found almost exclusively in shallow marine habitats.
Notes:
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 20, 2011
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