Great Blue Heron vs Great Egret
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Great Blue Heron
1.38 m
Human
1.75 m
Great Egret
1 m
| Great Blue Heron | Great Egret | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8–3.6 kg | 0.7–1.5 kg |
| Length | 0.97–1.37 m | 0.8–1.04 m |
| Height | 1.15–1.38 m | 0.85–1 m |
| Wingspan | 1.67–2.01 m | 1.31–1.7 m |
| Top Speed | 48 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–24 yrs | 15–22 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 25 days |
| Offspring | 2–6 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, Lake, River, Mangrove | Wetland, Coast, River, Lake, Mangrove, Farmland, Grassland |
| Regions | North America | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |