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Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Description:

Photo take in a mangrove area near the coast this herons are very common in the area. Large bird with yellow legs as opposed to the Great Egret's black legs.

Habitat:

The Great Blue Heron is found throughout most of North America, as far north as Alaska and the southern Canadian provinces. The range extends south through Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean to South America

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 12 years ago
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias Great Blue Heron


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2 Comments

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Thanks auntnance and Liam!

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

Great blue, I'd say.

Gerardo Aizpuru
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Gerardo Aizpuru

Mexico

Spotted on Mar 11, 2012
Submitted on Mar 11, 2012

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