The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of ...
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This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps.
Great blue herons are the largest herons in North America. They stand approximately 60 cm tall and are 97 to 137 cm long. They weigh 2.1 to 2.5 kg.
Huge gray heron, no other similar species in range. Note large yellow-orange bill, short black plumes on head, and black and chestnut pattern on shoulder.
The largest heron in North America. Often seen standing silently along inland rivers or lakeshores, or flying high overhead, with slow wingbeats.
Great Blue Heron - Natureserve Global Rank: G5: One of North America's most abundant wading bird.
The great blue heron is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North America ...
The subspecies Ardea herodias herodias occupies all of southern Canada east of the coastal mountain ranges of British Columbia, while the subspecies Ardea ...
Mar 18, 2019 · Described originally as Ardea occidentalis, it is now considered a subspecies of Great Blue Heron (GBH; A. herodias). GWH and GBH meet in ...
Apr 28, 2011 · The Great Blue Heron is one of the most widespread and adaptable wading birds in North America. Up to nine subspecies have been recognized by past researchers.
