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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by Cole Diem
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Field Notes

Description:

A stout body with a neck that was able to extend far to look and then retract. Medium brown in color with some variations.

Habitat:

Wetlands and marshes, as well as coastal regions.

Notes:

My far vision isn't stellar so if I misidentified this bird please let me know.

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