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Little Blue Heron

Little Blue Heron

Common Name	Little Blue Heron
Nombre Común	Garceta Azul, Garza
Scientific Name	Egretta caerulea
Family	Ardeidae
Class	Aves
IUCN Red List Category	LC

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