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

Cranes and herons, both large birds often found near water, can be distinguished by their physical traits, diet, and behavior. Cranes have bare, red h ...

An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found after almost three days on the lam.

The great egret had returned on a late July morning to hunt in the shallow pond that borders our backyard. This is the second time in 22 years that we have seen that species here, other than an ...

A species of heron has been tracked flying for almost two days non-stop between Australia and Papua New Guinea during its northern migration, scientists say. Another Australian bird, the bar ...

Like his counterparts in Burleson, Lirette wants Fort Worth residents to report cattle egret sightings, as well as sightings of yellow-crowned herons, snowy egrets, little blue herons and great ...

Like his counterparts in Burleson, Lirette wants Fort Worth residents to report cattle egret sightings, as well as sightings of yellow-crowned herons, snowy egrets, little blue herons and great ...

The arrival of white herons in Norfolk is a pleasure to see, but also a warning to heed, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan.