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Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Photo by TamLar
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Description:

Very tall, majestic shorebird and a patient hunter. Gray upper body with black markings. This is the largest wading bird in North America.

Habitat:

Shallow water areas such as lake or streams with adjacent shoreline.

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Great Blue Heron

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