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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

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Field Notes

Description:

Photo take in a mangrove area near the coast
This is a resident of the area seen all year long.

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Comments (3)
Gerardo Aizpuru
Yes Emma I seen them very often I like the colors and the way they hunt.

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2012 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2012

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