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That's right, we're talking about the heron, a tall and slender bird with a long, pointy beak. These beautiful creatures come in many different colors, from pure white to dark blue, and they have long, thin legs that they use to wade through water. The heron's wings are broad and rounded, allowing it to glide gracefully through the sky.  \nGliding from the sky, they dip their beaks into water and grab a tasty meal. Herons are carnivores, which means they love to eat meat. Their diet mainly consists of fish, but they also enjoy chomping on frogs, small mammals, and even other birds! Their long, sharp beak is perfect for catching and eating their prey.  \nFrom fish-filled waters, let's move to where these fascinating birds choose to live. Herons can be found in wetlands all over the world, from the swamps of Florida to the rivers of Africa. They build their nests high up in trees, safe from predators and close to their food source. These nests can be quite large, often housing several heron chicks at once.  \nSpeaking of chicks, let's take a quick peek into the lifecycle of a heron. After a female heron lays her eggs, both parents take turns sitting on the nest to keep the eggs warm. When the chicks hatch, they're cared for by both parents until they're old enough to leave the nest and fend for themselves. And guess what, these wonderful birds can live up to 15 years in the wild!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What colors can herons be?  \nA. Only brown B. Only orange  \nC. Only gray or black D. White to dark blue  \n2) What type of a beak does a heron have?  \nA. No beak at all B. A long, pointy beak  \nC. A square beak D. A short, curved beak  \n3) Which is a kind of animals herons prey on?  \nA. Elephants B. Fish C. Bears D. Dogs  \n4) What do herons do after laying their eggs?  \nA. They sit on them B. They bury the eggs  \nC. They put them in a pouch on their D. They leave the eggs belly  \n5) How long do herons typically live?  \nA. Up to 50 years B. Only 1 year  \nC. Up to 15 years D. Over 100 years  \n6) What do herons eat?  \nA. Meat B. Fruits C. Leaves D. Seeds  \n7) Where do herons build their nests?  \nA. In the ocean B. On the ground  \nC. High up in trees D. Underground  \n8) Where are you most likely to find herons?  \nA. In Wetlands B. In mountains C. In jungles D. In deserts  \n9) What type of diet to herons have?  \nA. They are omnivores B. They are herbivores  \nC. They are carnivores D. They are fruitivores  \n10) Who cares for the heron chicks?  \nA. Both parents B. Other birds  \nC. Only the mother D. Only the father  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"My chicks need to fend for themselves right after they hatch. \"  \n12) \"Fish are my favorite food!\"  \n13) \"I nest in tall trees. It keeps me safe from predators, and close to my food. \"  \n14) \"My nest can house several heron chicks. It's quite spacious you know. \"  \n15) \"I can have feathers ranging from pure white to dark blue. \"  \n16) \"I can't fly and spend most of my time on the ground. \"  \n17) \"My diet mainly includes fruits and seeds. \"  \n18) \"We are a common sight in wetlands all around the world!\"  \n19) \"I keep my eggs on the ground, they're safer there. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 99 | 97 | 96 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 86 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 |\n\n20) \"I am a small bird. \"  \n21) \"I'm a carnivore. 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