Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 56,074
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Little blue heron”.