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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark green back, dark chestnut body and dark gray wings. White streak from under chin to belly. Dark crown that has long feathers and can flare up. Yellow eyes and legs. Long neck that can fold to look short.

Habitat:

Spotted at the edge of reeds in a pond.

Notes:

Spotted at Newhall park

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PublishedSeptember 16, 2013

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