plural herons also heron
: any of various long-necked and long-legged wading birds (family Ardeidae) with a long tapering bill, large wings, and soft plumage
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The wetlands are home to many aquatic birds, including flamingos, herons, and egrets, as well as thousands of ducks including several species on the edge of extinction.
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David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
This mosquito tends to live in hardwood bogs and feeds on birds like robins, herons, and wrens, spreading the virus among them.
—Zoya Teirstein, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2024
As the boats approached, the heron spread its wings and lifted off.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
The Reddit user compared the blue heron's behavior to that of a snake, which are known to devour rodents whole.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
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David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
This mosquito tends to live in hardwood bogs and feeds on birds like robins, herons, and wrens, spreading the virus among them.
—Zoya Teirstein, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2024
As the boats approached, the heron spread its wings and lifted off.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
The Reddit user compared the blue heron's behavior to that of a snake, which are known to devour rodents whole.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
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heron
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her·on
ˈher-ən 
plural herons also heron
: any of various wading birds with a long neck, long legs, a long thin bill and large wings
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