Green Heron
Butorides virescens
20.8481, -86.8759
Field Notes
Description:
Photo take in a mangrove area near the coast. this is a local heron ususally seen in high grass areas near the water.The neck is often pulled in tight against the body. Adults have a glossy, greenish-black cap, a greenish back and wings that are grey-black grading into green or blue, a chestnut neck with a white line down the front, grey underparts and short yellow legs.
Habitat:
The habitat of the Green Heron is small wetlands in low-lying areas.
Found on North and Central America.
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