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Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron. Ardea herodias Largest wading bird and largest North American heron Head-to-tail length of 36-55 in Wingspan of 66-79 in Weight of 4.5-8 lbs Stride is around 9 in, almost in a straight line. Habitat. Fresh and saltwater marshes Mangrove swamps Flooded meadows

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Great Blue Heron

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  1. Great Blue Heron • Ardea herodias • Largest wading bird and largest North American heron • Head-to-tail length of 36-55 in • Wingspan of 66-79 in • Weight of 4.5-8 lbs • Stride is around 9 in, almost in a straight line

  2. Habitat • Fresh and saltwater marshes • Mangrove swamps • Flooded meadows • Lake edges • Shorelines near bodies of water, usually nesting in trees or bushes.

  3. Distribution

  4. Diet • Small fish • Shrimps, crabs, aquatic insects • Herons locate their food by sight and usually swallow it whole. Herons have been known to choke on prey that is too large. • Herons use their long legs to wade through shallow water, and spears fish or frogs with its long, sharp bill.

  5. Breeding • Breeding groups are called heronry • The size of these colonies range between 5–500 nests per colony • Females lay three to six pale blue eggs • One brood is raised each year • Predators of eggs and nestlings include turkey vultures, hawks, bears and raccoons

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