Birds of Cuba Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name.
Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Great Blue Heron (White)
Grand Héron "blanc"
Ardea herodias occidentalis
Information, images and range maps on over 400 birds of Cuba
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Herons
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46" 117cm | 72" 190cm | 5.25lb 2.4kg | Ardeidae | Ardea herodias occidentalis |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Great Blue Heron (White) is a morph of the Great Blue Heron. These wading birds are of the same size and shape as the Great Blue Heron seen throughout North America. Small numbers are sometimes seen in southern Florida but they are much more common in Cuba and other Caribbean islands.