About Green Heron
Uses tools, like dropping bait, to catch fishOften remains motionless while huntingCan adapt to urban water bodies
Size
44 - 46 cm
Weight
175 - 250 g
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Fish, Crustaceans, Insects
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Habitat degradation
Additional Notes
Updated conservation status based on validation.
Distribution
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Eastern United States
North America • United States
Caribbean Islands
North America • Bahamas
Widespread in wetlands across the Americas.