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green heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

small green backed red breasted heron with bright yellow eye

Habitat:

at the river's edge

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Comments (2)
KarenSaxton
Thank you! Here in Oregon, these guys are so secretive that a fleeting glimpse is special. I was amazed at how many we saw in Costa Rica
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2012

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