Ardea Herodius (Noun)
Meaning
Large American heron having bluish-grey plumage.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ardea herodias stood motionless at the water's edge, scanning the surface for its next meal.
- The Great Blue Heron, also known as the ardea herodias, is a common sight in wetlands across North America.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the ardea herodias and its habitats, which are being threatened by human development.
- During breeding season, the ardea herodias can be found in large colonies, with multiple nests in a single tree.
- In the stillness of the early morning, the ardea herodias takes flight, its massive wings beating slowly as it soars overhead.