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Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

Description:

A smallish heron of the southeastern United States, the Little Blue Heron breeds in various freshwater and estuarine habitats. It is the only heron species in which first-year birds and adults show dramatically different coloration: first-year birds are pure white, while adults are blue. The bill is light bluish grey with a dark tip. Legs are greenish.

Habitat:

Hunting along the edges of Armand Bayou

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Nov 8, 2014
Submitted on Nov 16, 2014

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