Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea)

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Description:

The Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) is a small heron. It breeds from the Gulf states of the USA, through Central America and the Caribbean south to Peru and Uruguay.

This species is about 60 cm (24 in) long, with a 102 cm (40 in) wingspan, and weighs 325 g (11.5 oz). It is a medium-large, long-legged heron with a long pointed blue or greyish bill with a black tip.

Reference Links:

Little Blue Heron, Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) - BirdLife species factsheet

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