Egretta caerulea ORDER: PELECANIFORMES FAMILY: ARDEIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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A smallish heron of the southeastern United States, the Little Blue Heron breeds in various freshwater and estuarine habitats. It is the only heron species in which first-year birds and adults show dramatically different coloration: first-year birds are pure white, while adults are blue.
A loud, nasal squawk in aggression or territorial defense.