A medium-sized wading bird with compact body, long neck, long legs, and long, curved bill.
Relative Size
Larger than a Cattle Egret, slightly smaller than a night-heron.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![between crow and goose](/guide/images/size/btwn-crow-goose.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 18.9-26.0 in (48-66 cm)
- Weight: 18.7-27.1 oz (530-768 g)
- Length: 18.9-26.0 in (48-66 cm)
- Weight: 18.7-27.1 oz (530-768 g)