 This bird has the unchallenged distinction of being the largets member of the Heron family occurring in North america, since the Great White Heron is now considered merely a subspecies of the Great Blue Heron. It stands about four feet high when the head is raised/ Size alone distinguishes it from other herons whose body color is not white. The call notes are a series of low, hoarse croaks that have been described as frahnk, frahnk, frahnk
The species is statewide in distribution and a permanent resident that is seen regularly in small numbers. In winter, nonmigratory populations in the southern part of the state are supplemented by northern visitors.--George H. Lowery, Jr., 1974, Louisiana Birds |
