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Information about the Little Blue Heron:

The Little Blue Heron is a wading shore bird in the family Ardeidae. It's range is from the Gulf States in the US, south through Central America and into Peru and Uruguay in South America. It can also be found in islands in the Caribbean. The bird is about 24 inches long (60 cm) with a 40 inch wingspan (102 cm). The Little Blue Heron prefers sub-tropical marshes and swamps. Like other herons, it breed in colonies in large trees or thick bushes. It is a very adept hunter, feeding on fish, amphibians, crustaceans and large insects. It is often found in the presence of Snowy Egrets, and examination shows that the bird benefit from this, catching more fish and being better protected from predators. In their juvenile stage, they remain white for their first year. It could be because of the added benefits of staying close to the Snowy Egrets. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download