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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Description:

The Green Heron is one of the few tool-using birds. It commonly drops bait onto the surface of the water and grabs the small fish that are attracted. It uses a variety of baits and lures, including crusts of bread, insects, earthworms, twigs, or feathers.

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Green Heron
Butorides striatus


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1 Comment

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Thank you Alice

HemaShah
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HemaShah

Tulare, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 20, 2012
Submitted on Apr 20, 2012

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