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=The Great Blue Heron =



Scientific Name: Ardea herodias
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Physical description:
Its a big, gray (not blue) bird. Has long legs to help wade through semi-deep water. with it's long, S-shaped neck that snaps down into the water, stabbing his prey. Has a white crown, reddish or gray neck with shaggy feathers on his back.

Average size for both sexes:
38.2–53.9 in Wing Span: 65.7--79.1 in Weight: 74.1--88.2 oz

Average lifespan:
15 years old. 69% of the herons live to be a year.

Habitat:
They usually live in a swampy areas and lakes, maybe even ponds!