Least Concern
Heron (Great Blue)
Ardea herodias
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About
The great blue heron is a large wading bird known for its long legs, neck, and bill. They are patient hunters, standing motionless in shallow water waiting for prey to come within striking distance. Great blue herons are solitary outside of the breeding season.
Habitat
Wetlands, marshes, and shores of North and Central America
Diet
Carnivorous - fish, frogs, and small mammals
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Fun Facts
- Great blue herons can stand motionless for long periods while hunting.
- They have a specialized neck vertebra that allows them to strike with incredible speed.
- Great blue herons nest in colonies called heronries, often in trees near water.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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