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The little blue heron is a small heron. It is about two feet tall with a wingspan of about 40 inches. It has slate-blue feathers with a maroon neck and head. Its bill is gray with a black tip and it has gray to blue legs and feet. Its long bill is gray with a black tip and it curves slightly downward. It has yellow eyes and black legs. Males and females look alike. Young little blue herons are white and have blue bills with a black tip and dull green legs.
The little blue heron makes its home in freshwater swamps, lagoons, coastal thickets and islands.
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very nice, Courtney!!
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Wow! Fantastic capture.
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lovely pic!!
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Very Beautiful picture,
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Nice shot!