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1. Heron - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heron
Description: WebHerons are long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 72 recognised species, some of which are referred to as egrets or bitterns rather than herons. Members of the genera Botaurus and Ixobrychus are referred to as bitterns, and, together with the zigzag heron, or zigzag bittern, in the monotypic genus ...
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2. 10 Egrets and Herons Found in North America | Birds and Blooms
Link: https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/bird-species/herons-egrets/
Description: WebNov 2, 2020 · In the U.S. and Canada, there are 10 heron and egret species you’re likely to find, with more found in the south. These are nearly all water birds, so look for them at the beach, along the river’s edge, and in marshy wetlands. Many of them group together to form breeding colonies, where their awkward nestlings are great fun to watch. No ...
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3. 18 Different Types Of Herons With Photos & Facts - Wildlife …
Link: https://www.wildlifeexplained.com/types-of-herons/
Description: WebAug 3, 2023 · Herons are predominantly aquatic birds with a broad diet, by all accounts. There are about sixty different types of herons worldwide, divided into three main groups: herons, egrets, and bitterns. They vary in size, plumage, hunting tactics, and so much more.
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4. Great Blue Heron Identification - All About Birds
Link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Blue_Heron/id
Description: WebLargest 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.
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5. Heron | Wading Bird, Long Legs & Fishing Habits | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/animal/heron
Description: WebHeron, any of about 60 species of long-legged wading birds, classified in the family Ardeidae (order Ciconiiformes) and generally including several species usually called egrets. The Ardeidae also include the bitterns (subfamily Botaurinae). Herons are widely distributed over the world but are most.
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6. Herons Browse by Shape, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of …
Link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse/shape/Herons
Description: WebBrowse North American birds by shape—helpful if you don’t know exactly which type of bird you’ve seen.
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7. Heron - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Link: https://animals.net/heron/
Description: WebThe Heron belongs to a group of aquatic birds in the Ardeidae family. Most Herons have long legs, long necks, and long, pointed beaks. There are several different types, including egrets, bitterns, and night Herons. There are over 60 different species in the Heron family, and at least 18 different taxonomic genuses.
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8. Great Blue Heron | Audubon Field Guide
Link: https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/great-blue-heron
Description: WebWidespread 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.
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9. Great Blue Heron - All About Birds
Link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Blue_Heron/overview
Description: WebWhether 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.
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10. Great Blue Heron - eBird
Link: https://ebird.org/species/grbher3
Description: WebExplore Great Blue Heron. 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. Immatures are more brownish than adults, and have a dark crown.