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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:subspecies
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Great_Blue_Heron
gptkb:great_blue_heron
gptkb:Great_blue_heron
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gptkbp:adaptation
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camouflaged plumage
silent approach to prey
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gptkbp:adult_plumage
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brown and streaked
blue-gray with black cap
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gray with black tips
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gptkbp:behavior
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solitary or in small groups
can be seen in small groups during feeding
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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3 to 7 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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blue-gray
long and pointed
white underparts
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat protection
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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least concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of wetlands
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:egg_color
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blue-green
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gptkbp:eye_color
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gptkb:yellow
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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about 60 days
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gptkbp:foot
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long and yellowish
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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shallow waters
stalking
ambush predator
mostly during the day
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gptkbp:habitat
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wetlands
coastal and inland areas
prefer shallow freshwater habitats
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Ardea herodias wardi
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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about 28 days
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gptkbp:is_a
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gptkb:Great_Blue_Heron
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gptkbp:is_found_in
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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 15 years in the wild
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gptkbp:migration
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some populations are migratory
varies by population
moves south in winter
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gptkbp:nesting
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varies by location
March to July
near water bodies
builds nests in trees or shrubs
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gptkbp:parent
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both parents care for young
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
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gptkbp:predators
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eagles and raccoons
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Ardea_herodias
gptkb:Ardea_cinerea
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gptkbp:reproduction
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lays 3-7 eggs
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gptkbp:research_interest
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studied for ecology
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gptkbp:size
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large
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gptkbp:social_structure
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often seen alone
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Ardea_herodias
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gptkbp:tail_type
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gptkb:white
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends nesting territory
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vocalization
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produces croaking sounds
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gptkbp:wingspan
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up to 6.6 feet
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