Great Blue Heron

	Great Blue Heron
	Cat Given Name:	Heron
	Common Name(s):	Great Blue Heron
	Other Name(s):
	Scientific Name(s):	Ardea herodias
	Physical Description:	This sizable gray bird has long legs, a long "S" shaped neck and a heavy bill. The neck of the bird has a ruddy tone to it, and the head is crowned in white with a flashy black plume off the back of the head. Feathers and the neck and back are shaggy. On rare occasions all white birds that otherwise fit the physical description have been seen.
	Physical Statistics:	Length: 38.2–53.9 Inches (97–137 Centimeters) Wingspan: 65.7–79.1 Inches (167–201 Centimeters) Weight: 74.1–88.2 Ounces (2100–2500 Grams)
	Behavior:	Herons nest in trees near water during the summer, but hunt the cats forests year round. They prefer to stalk calm waters, but will occasionally move away from water when it is necessary.
	Social Organization:	Small Flocks will gather together when food is abundant.
	Danger Level:	Medium (The young, old, and small are vulnerable); Herons prefer fish but are not so picky that they will pass up chances at warm-blooded prey.
	Approval Level*:	Moderator; Being both a year-round threat and a species that runs in groups, Herons pose a great enough threat to a clan that the area moderator must be aware.
*Some creatures require approval to appear in RP. This is to make sure the Admins and Mods who need to know are fully aware of a beast currently active in their area. These ratings are mainly for those creatures that cats cannot simply drive off.