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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by JenniferRoge
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25.6072, -80.3999

Field Notes

Description:

Adult are about 44 cm in height, and are shore waiting birds. Some are adults can lure fish to them by having a piece of bread in their beak.

Habitat:

Mostly found in the Everglades National Park, this heron was found in Zoo Miami walking as freely as the squirrel and people.

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