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Bookmark or Share- Heron | Wading Bird, Long Legs & Fishing Habits | Britannicaheron, any of about 60 species of long-legged wading birds, classified in the family Ardeidae (order Ciconiiformes) and generally including several species usually called egrets. The Ardeidae also include the bitterns (subfamily Botaurinae). Herons are widely distributed over the world but are most common in the tropics. They usually feed while wading quietly in the shallow waters of pools ...
- 18 Different Types Of Herons With Photos & Facts - Wildlife ExplainedThe black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) is a medium-sized, stocky heron that is about 22.8 to 26 inches long and weighs between 1.5 and 2.2 pounds. It is predominantly white or light gray with a black crown and intense red eyes. Black-crowned night herons are the most common heron species in the world, with a wide range.
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