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Heron facts for kids

Where the heron lives, what it eats, the sound it makes and a fun fact. Tap Tell me! and Buzzby reads it out loud.

🏠 Where does the heron live?
Marshes and riverbanks
🍽️ What does the heron eat?
Fish and frogs
🔊 What sound does it make, or how does it move?
A harsh croak
✨ Fun fact
A heron stands perfectly still, then strikes like lightning to catch a fish.

Ages 5 to 10 Birds

All about the heron

The heron is one of the birds in our Animal Kingdom. You can find it in marshes and riverbanks, and it eats fish and frogs. Listen for it: a harsh croak. This page is a good fit for ages 5 to 10 (Kindergarten to 5th Grade), and Buzzby can read it out loud.

Is the heron one of the birds?

Yes. Birds have feathers, wings and a beak, and they hatch from eggs.

Talk about it

  • Have you ever seen a heron? Where was it?
  • What would you eat if you were a heron?
  • Can you make the heron's sound or move like it?

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