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GREAT BLUE HERON

Ardea Herodias

Great blue herons are very large and tall with a long neck. They have a blue body with a grayish underbelly and a dark streak on the heads. Their bills are long and dusky colored. They live in both freshwater and saltwater habitats, and can also be found foraging in agricultural lands. Least concerned according to the IUCN Red List.

GREAT BLUE HERON
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