The black heron (Egretta ardesiaca) is found in the wetlands of Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. ... Once the heron spots its prey, it fully extends its wings to form the canopy.

When hunting for small fish in shallow water, the black heron uses its wings like an umbrella to create a patch of shade beneath it. ( How this owl detects prey hiding under mounds of snow .

Learn what an adult and juvenile black-crowned night-heron looks like. Plus, find out where you can see one of these wading birds.

In late June and early July, groups of yellow-crowned night herons will begin to leave their New Orleans nests. First they ...

The Oakland County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team sprang into action after receiving a not-so-typical call over the weekend ...

Animal rescuers were called to a Buffalo Wild Wings eatery in Iowa to wrangle an unusual visitor: a live chicken.

MEDWAY — An injured blue heron that was rescued last Thursday at a Lovering Street farm has died. The heron, which was captured by Ashland fire Lt. Dave Iarussi on his farm, had to be euthanized ...

MEDWAY — An injured blue heron that was rescued last Thursday at a Lovering Street farm has died. The heron, which was captured by Ashland fire Lt. Dave Iarussi on his farm, had to be euthanized ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A bus driver by day, Heron Hudnell dreams of turning his mobile takeout shop, Hud’s Smokehouse, into a thriving business serving sizzling wings, rib tips and turkey knuckles.

The black heron, however, is known for its feeding behavior and how it forms a canopy over its prey. The black heron ... Once the heron spots its prey, it fully extends its wings to form the canopy.