Thursday, 23 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 94. Heron

The heron (or 'shitepoke') got its name from the Old French 'hairon' or 'eron'. Both are derived from the Frankish 'haigiro'. The bird's Old English name was 'hragra'.

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