In Florida, I have a "Threatened" status
Although there is not a definitive reason for this
It could be poor environmental protection practice.
(As described in the linked article, "The current threats to the little blue heron are not well understood. Threats may include coastal development, disturbance at foraging and breeding sites, environmental issues, degradation of feeding habitat, reduced prey availability, and predators. Other threats may include exposure to pesticides, toxins, and infection by parasites (Rodgers et al. 1995).
Yeah, that might have something to do with it...)
Sources: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/waterbirds/little-blue-heron/
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