Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
The adult is a slender wading bird of marshes, mangroves, wet meadows, ponds, and shorelines, recognized by its slate-blue body and purplish head and neck. It hunts alone or loosely near other waders, moving with deliberate steps before striking fish, amphibians, crustaceans, and aquatic insects. When threatened or displaying, it may raise its feathers, extend its wings, or fly to a safer perch. A notable fact is that adults often use very still, patient stalking rather than frantic chasing to catch prey in shallow water.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Little Blue Heron