Many species of herons, but only two species of cranes, are found in Alabama. Herons usually are seen in ponds or creeks, ...

I have corrected him many times, but he still refers to the great blue heron as some kind of crane. Many wildlife viewers do not realize that herons and cranes are different species of birds.

An endangered East African crowned crane has escaped from Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah, Washington, prompting an urgent bird hunt by zoo staff. The juvenile female bird was last seen around 10: ...

Rescuers soon realized the bird was not a crane, but a great blue heron. Animal Control Officers Ashley Tester and Aubrie Mausolf waded into thigh-deep water to reach it.

I have corrected him many times, but he still refers to the great blue heron as some kind of crane. Many wildlife viewers do not realize that herons and cranes are different species of birds.