Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron (<em>Ardea herodias</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies. North America's tallest heron, slate-blue with a dagger bill and long neck; stalks fish in marshes and along shores; nests colonially in trees; a master of patient stillness.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ardea; binomial: Ardea herodias; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 90-140cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
