The largest member of the family Ardeidae, the Great Blue Heron stands at over forty inches in height with a six foot wing span. This graceful bird is easily identified by its slate blue body and black and white striped head. An expert hunter, it spends most of its time searching for fish, rodents, reptiles, or amphibians.
Fun Fact Great Blue Herons nest in colonies, often called rookeries or heronries. Heronries are usually in isolated spots away from potential disturbance and near suitable feeding areas.