Herons & Egrets
The silent sentinels of the Grassrivers.
Field Notes
PATIENT HUNTER
Stands perfectly motionless. Startles easily.
The category of Wading Birds in GTA 6 includes the regal Great Blue Heron and the snowy white Great Egret. Unlike the social flamingos, these birds are solitary hunters.
You will often mistake them for statues as they stand frozen in the reeds, waiting for fish. This behavior makes them excellent targets for birdwatchers or hunters seeking specific plumes, a high-value resource returning from Red Dead Redemption 2.
Species Stats
HABITAT
Freshwater Swamps
Deep in the Grassrivers and along quiet lake banks.
BEHAVIOR
Stillness
Can remain motionless for minutes before striking prey.
RESOURCE
Rare Plumes
Egrets yield white plumes; Herons yield blue/grey plumes.
Activity Log
Confirmed sightings in official media:
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Trailer 1 (00:32)
White Egrets seen taking flight mixed in with the massive Flamingo flock.
White Egrets seen taking flight mixed in with the massive Flamingo flock.
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A Great Blue Heron launching from the mud as an airboat disturbs the water.
A Great Blue Heron launching from the mud as an airboat disturbs the water.