ardea herodius

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large wading bird: "Ardea herodius" is the scientific name for the great blue heron, a large North American heron characterized by its bluish-grey plumage, long legs, and neck.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • We spotted an Ardea herodius standing motionless in the shallow water, waiting to catch a fish.
    • The Ardea herodius is a common sight in wetlands across the continent.
Advanced Usage
  • In binomial nomenclature: The term "Ardea herodius" is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to precisely identify the species, distinguishing it from other herons like the grey heron ().
    • The study focused on the migratory patterns of Ardea herodius.
Variants and Related Words
  • Great blue heron (n): The common English name for .
    • The great blue heron is often mistaken for a crane.
  • Heron (n): The general family of long-legged freshwater and coastal birds to which belongs.
    • Several species of heron inhabit the marsh.
Synonyms
  • Great blue heron: The primary common name synonym.
  • Blue heron: A less formal, shortened common name.
Related Phrases
  • Wading bird: A descriptive phrase for birds like that feed in shallow water.
    • The estuary is an important habitat for wading birds, including the Ardea herodius.
Noun
  1. large American heron having bluish-grey plumage

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