Little Blue Heron

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Little Blue Heron
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Habitat
The little blue heron makes its home in freshwater swamps, lagoons, coastal thickets and islands.

Diet
The little blue heron eats fish, crustaceans, amphibians, insects and reptiles. It stands in shallow water and waits for its prey to go by, and then it grabs its prey with its pointed bill.

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