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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

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Field Notes

Description:

The green heron is a fairly small heron with a body length of about 17 inches. Adults have a glossy black/green cap, chestnut colored breast, and orange legs. The bill is long and pointed.

Habitat:

Wetlands and ponds. I most often find these birds perched in trees or hunting around the edges of wetlands and ponds.

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Comments (1)
LauraMaria
Gorgeous :) Those colours are fantastic, what a sweet little heron!

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PublishedMay 10, 2011

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