Great Blue Heron: A Patient Stalker And Skilled Hunter
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The great blue heron is a large, tall, and slow-moving bird with a long neck, thick bill, and wide wingspan
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They are mostly bluish-gray in colour, with dark blue or black crown feathers and thick, bright yellowish-orange bills
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The great blue heron is a skilled hunter with a number of characteristics that make it a patient and effective predator
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Known for their patience and stealth, they often stand motionless in the water or along the shore, waiting for prey to come within striking distance
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When the prey is close, the heron uses its sharp, scissor-like beak to snatch it up
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The capture appears almost instantaneous to the human eye. The heron will swallow its prey whole
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Great blue herons are often found near natural floodplains, in wetlands, freshwater marshes, riparian scrub, and woodlands
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They have excellent night vision and can hunt at night. They are opportunistic eaters and will eat a variety of prey
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