Little Blue Heron
Little Blue Heron
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A medium-sized heron found in the Americas, noted for its two distinct plumages: dark blue-grey in adults and all-white in juveniles, with a gradual transition.
Where to spot
Freshwater and saltwater marshes, ponds, ditches, and flooded fields across the Americas, from the southern United States to South America.
How to spot
Look for the adult's dark blue-grey body with maroon neck and head. Identify juveniles by their all-white plumage and duller leg color compared to Snowy Egrets.
When to spot
Year-round in most tropical and subtropical areas. Migratory in northern parts. Best observed during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Freshwater and saltwater marshes, ponds, ditches, and flooded fields across the Americas, from the southern United States to South America.
How to spot
Look for the adult's dark blue-grey body with maroon neck and head. Identify juveniles by their all-white plumage and duller leg color compared to Snowy Egrets.
When to spot
Year-round in most tropical and subtropical areas. Migratory in northern parts. Best observed during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Juvenile Little Blue Herons are all white, mimicking Snowy Egrets, which might allow them to feed more easily near larger, more dominant white birds.
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