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Home > Our animal species > Birds > Great blue Heron Great blue Heron
Order : Ciconiiformes Family : Ardeidae Diet : Carnivorous , feeding principally on small fish (piscivorous ), it also takes amphibians, crustaceans, leeches, garter snakes, small rodents, large insects, and molluscs. Reproduction : Sexually mature at 2 years. Mating and egg laying occurs between April and May. The 3-5 eggs are incubated by both the male and the female for 25-29 days. The young fledge after 60 days. Lifespan : Up to 20 years in the wild and in captivity. Predators : Eggs and/or young may be taken by common ravens, American crows, gulls, certain birds of prey, raccoons and black bears. Status : Not at risk.. However, the state Pacific Coast population is of some concern.
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