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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by James McNair
Published on Project Noah
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28.2262, -80.7642

Field Notes

Description:

Although it appears red and blue, this little heron is named for the color of the wings which are a subtle green that really stand out when the sun hits them right

Habitat:

Viera Wetlands

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Photographed
PublishedFebruary 22, 2016

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