Unlike the other definitions, A heron is a
bird in the family Aeridae. They are characterized by huge size, long neck, and a extremely sharp
bill. White herons are also called Egrets. Herons are often seen in swamps, rivers, ponds, and lakes, but ironically not near the shore. Herons fly with slow wing beats and necks tucked in. Herons eat mostly fish, but sometimes
may consume lizards or sewer rats when in populated areas.