Great Blue Heron

Large, slender bluish bird with long legs, a long, yellowish bill and white face. Black plumes extend back from the eye. The white morph of this species is distinguished from other white waders by its yellow beak and pale legs.

Additional information

Common Name

Great Blue Heron

Comments

Often seen stalking fish and frogs in still waters.

Scientific Name

Ardea herodias

Habitat

Wetlands, margins of ponds, lakes and watercourses.

Size

To 52 in. (1.3 m)