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Little Blue Heron

    Florida caerulea
     
Av. Size :   23.5 in (60 cm); 40 in (102 cm) W
     
Identifying Characteristics:   medium heron; dark blue (purplish) neck, blue body; blue or grey bill with blackish tip; juveniles are white and gradually change color as they mature
     
Similar to/Compare with:   juveniles similar to immature Snowy Egret or adult Little Egret
     
Range:   coastal regions through the Americas
     
Habitat:   varied fresh and salt water settings: ponds, lakes, swamps, etc.
     
Other Info/Notes on photo:   often seen hunting fish in shallow water
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