About the Little Blue Heron
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Egretta caerulea |
| Species Codes | libher, LBHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Blue Heron belong to?
The Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Little Blue Heron?
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....
Where can I report a Little Blue Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Blue Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code libher, or on iNaturalist.
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