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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Order
PELECANIFORMES
Family
Bitterns, Herons and Egrets (Ardeidae)
Code 4
LBHE
Code 6
EGRCAE
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Dagger
Eye Color:
Pale yellow to yellow-white; gray-green in breeding adults.
Head pattern:
Plain, Crested or plumed, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Dark gray with a purple-blue gloss.
Forehead Color:
Gray to purple.
Nape Color:
Purple-blue
Throat Color:
Purple-blue to gray.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
61-74 cm (24-29 in)
Weight:
460 g (16.22 oz)
Size:
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:
Black to gray-green.
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X