The Illinois Wildlife Encyclopedia by Scott Shupe

The Illinois Wildlife Encyclopedia by Scott Shupe

Author:Scott Shupe
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse
Published: 2019-02-04T16:00:00+00:00


Order - Ciconiiformes (wading birds)

Family - Ardeidae (herons)

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Great Egret

Ardea alba

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Presumed range in Illinois

Presumed range in Illinois

Presumed range in Illinois

Size: 47 inches.

Size: 39 inches.

Size: 24 inches.

Abundance: Fairly common.

Abundance: Uncommon in Illinois.

Abundance: Rare in Illinois.

Migratory Status: Year-round resident. Northern birds may migrate south in winter.

Migratory Status: Summer resident along the major river valleys in the state.

Migratory Status: Summer migrant, but a few will nest along the Mississippi River.



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