Great Blue Heron vs Green Heron
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Great Blue Heron
1.38 m
Human
1.75 m
Green Heron
0.48 m
| Great Blue Heron | Green Heron | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8–3.6 kg | 0.14–0.25 kg |
| Length | 0.97–1.37 m | 40–48 cm |
| Height | 1.15–1.38 m | – |
| Wingspan | 1.67–2.01 m | 60–68 cm |
| Top Speed | 48 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–24 yrs | 6–10 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 19 days |
| Offspring | 2–6 | 2–5 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, Lake, River, Mangrove | Wetland, Mangrove, Coast, River, Lake |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |