Great blue heron

Ardea herodias

Family: heron Order: Pelecaniformes Conservation: Least Concern
Great blue heron

About the Great blue heron

species of bird

Fun Facts About Great blue heron

  • The Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Great blue heron is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderPelecaniformes
Familyheron
GenusArdea
SpeciesArdea herodias

Range & Habitat

Range map of Great blue heron

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Related Species

Other species in the heron family: