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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by rahrahxy
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Description:

I've only seen one here, but I know there's more. (Just as I type this, two fly by my window, LOL!)

Species ID Suggestions

Green Heron

Butorides Virescens

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Comments (2)
rahrahxy
No kidding? That's incredible! when I was younger I always thought they were funny looking ducks. :p
Jonathan Sequeira
These are interesting birds as they use bait,.... to trap fish http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6063447/fullscreen

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PublishedAugust 24, 2011

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