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The most obvious difference between grey herons and great blue herons is their size and shape. Great blue herons are taller, heavier, and have longer, s-shaped necks. Another key difference is the rufous thighs and wrists of the great blue heron, which are whitish on grey herons.
Largest of the North American herons with long legs, a sinuous neck, and thick, daggerlike bill. Head, chest, and wing plumes give a shaggy appearance. In flight, the Great Blue Heron curls its neck into a tight “S” shape; its wings are broad and rounded and its legs trail well beyond the tail.
This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps. They may move slowly, but Great Blue Herons can strike like lightning to grab a fish or snap up a gopher. In flight, look for this widespread heron’s tucked-in neck and long legs trailing out behind.
23 Ιαν 2023 · The easiest way to tell which bird you’re observing is that great blue herons live in and around North America, while grey herons are found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Image Credit: Daniel Bruce Lacy, Shutterstock
5 Ιουν 2022 · The most significant differences between grey and blue heron are their size and locality. Blue herons are taller with a larger wingspan and are native to North America, while grey herons are smaller in size than the grey ones and are more centralized in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Let’s look at other differences below.
Sandhill Cranes are more uniformly gray, and adult Sandhills have a vivid red crown that Great Blue Herons don't have. In flight, a Sandhill Crane keeps its neck outstretched not tucked in like a Great Blue Heron.
23 Οκτ 2018 · Fourteen Image Series Of A Great Blue Heron Taking Off And In Flight. I actually got nine additional photos of this bird in flight but I thought these fourteen were the best ones. They’re all presented in the order they were taken with no skips.
