Great blue heron - Wikipedia
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 North and Central America, as well as far northwestern South America, the Caribbean and the Galápagos Islands.
Great Blue Heron Identification - All About Birds
Largest of the North American herons with long legs, a sinuous neck, and thick, daggerlike bill. Head, chest, and wing plumes give a shaggy appearance. In flight, the Great Blue Heron curls its neck into a tight “S” shape; its wings are broad and rounded and its legs trail well beyond the tail.
7 Fascinating Facts About Great Blue Herons - Birds and Blooms
Jan 21, 2022 · The great blue heron is the largest heron species in North America, standing about 4 feet tall. But even though they are large birds, they don’t weigh much (only 5 to 6 pounds), thanks to their light, hollow bones (a trait most birds have).
Great Blue Heron | Audubon Field Guide - National Audubon …
Widespread and familiar (though often called 'crane'), the largest heron in North America. Often seen standing silently along inland rivers or lakeshores, or flying high overhead, with slow wingbeats, its head hunched back onto its shoulders.
Great Blue Heron - All About Birds
Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wingbeats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. 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 Heron Bird Facts (Ardea herodias) | Birdfact
They have large, dagger-like bills and a long, thin crest at the back of their head. Most Great Blue Herons are blue-gray overall, with a white crown, prominent black stripes across the top of the head, a white face, and a yellow bill and eye.
Great blue heron | Diet, Habitat, Wingspan, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 5, 2024 · Great blue heron, well-known species of North American heron recognized for its blue-gray plumage and graceful, stately demeanor, its large size, and its wide wingspan. The species is the largest heron on the continent, and it occurs from Alaska, Canada, and the continental U.S. to Mexico, Central America, the islands of the Caribbean Sea, and ...
Great Blue Heron - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit & More - Birdzilla
Mar 7, 2023 · The Great Blue Heron is the largest heron in North America. They have daggerlike bills, long legs, and curved necks. They generally appear shaggy overall in appearance. In this habitat, you’ll more than likely see these birds standing entirely still, tracking the movements of …
Great Blue Heron - National Geographic
Great blue herons' size (3.2 to 4.5 feet) and wide wingspan (5.5 to 6.6 feet) make them a joy to see in flight. They can cruise at some 20 to 30 miles an hour.
Great Blue Heron - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 20, 2020 · The great blue heron is the largest species of heron in North America. On average, great blue herons are about four feet tall standing erect. These birds have tremendous wing spans that averages about five and a half feet, and can go up to seven feet.