The herons are long-legged freshwater
and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 64 recognised species, some of
which are referred to as egrets or bitterns rather than herons.
The herons are a widespread family with a cosmopolitan distribution. They exist on all continents except Antarctica, and are present in most habitats except the coldest extremes of the Arctic, extremely high mountains, and the driest deserts. Almost all species are associated with water; they are essentially non-swimming waterbirds that feed on the margins of lakes, rivers, swamps, ponds, and the sea. They are predominantly found in lowland areas, although some species live in alpine areas, and the majority of species occurs in the tropics.
A group of herons is called a [seige].
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