Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

Order

CICONIIFORMES

Family

Bitterns, Herons and Egrets (Ardeidae)

Code 4

LBHE

Code 6

EGRCAE

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger
Eye Color: Pale yellow to yellow-white; Grayish green in breeding adults.
Head Pattern: Plain, Crested or plumed, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Dark Gray
Forehead Color: Dark Gray
Nape Color: Purple-blue
Throat Color: Purple-blue
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 61-74 cm (24-29 in)
Weight: 366 g (12.9 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Blue, Gray
Underparts: Dark Gray
Upperparts: Dark Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Direct flight with steady quick wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 102-104 cm (40-41 in)
Wing Shape: Broad-Wings, Long-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Dark Gray
Under Tail: Dark Gray
Leg Color: Gray

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