A medium-sized, delicate and slim heron with a long, daggerlike bill. Its long thin neck curves up to its small head.
Relative Size
Larger than a Snowy Egret, smaller than a Great Blue Heron.
between crow and gooseMeasurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 23.6-27.6 in (60-70 cm)
- Weight: 14.6 oz (415 g)
- Wingspan: 37.4 in (95 cm)
- Length: 23.6-27.6 in (60-70 cm)
- Weight: 14.6 oz (415 g)
- Wingspan: 37.4 in (95 cm)