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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by steveincr
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a small heron that lives in North and Central America.

Habitat:

Usually in wetland or mangroves, along streams and rivers.

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2015 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2015

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