Deep Forest Canopy
Species Radar
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

The little blue heron is a small heron of the genus Egretta. It is a small, darkly colored heron with a two-toned bill. Juveniles are entirely white, bearing resemblance to the snowy egret. During the breeding season, adults develop different coloration on the head, legs, and feet.

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