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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by TamaraGrimes
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Water bird about the size of a crow. Tan around the neck area, blue-black coloring on the back.

Habitat:

This bird was walking along the edge of the retention pond at my apartment complex.

Species ID Suggestions

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

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Comments (2)
KarenP
Looks like a green heron to me, but probably best to get a second opinion.
Photographed
PublishedAugust 17, 2011

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