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Range (Central America and West)

Central America and West Indies northward to the Gulf States; casually to Long Island.

Long Island, A. V., one record.

Nest, a platform of sticks, in colonies, in bushes over water. Eggs, four to five, pale, dull blue, 1.75 x 1.35.

A common species in Florida, where it is found both singly and in flocks. It is sometimes a slow, stealthy feeder, and at others dashes for its prey. 200. Ardea cærulea Linn. LITTLE BLUE HERON. Ad.-Head and neck maroon-chestnut; rest of the plumage dark bluish slate-color; interscapulars and lower neck feathers lengthened and narrowly pointed; lores blue; legs and feet black. Im. - White, the plumage sometimes more or less washed with slaty; the tips of the primaries always bluish slate-color; legs, feet, and lores greenish yellow. L., 22.00; W., 10-25; Tar., 3.70; B., 3.00.