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Butorides virescens
The Green Heron is relatively small; adult body length is about 44 cm (17 in). 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. The bill is dark with a long, sharp point. Female adults tend to be smaller than males, and have duller and lighter plumage, particularly in the breeding season. Wikipedia
Wakodahatchee Wetlands: Delray Beach FL
Spotted on Jan 19, 2013
Submitted on Jan 30, 2013
3 Comments
Wow! Such detail-beautiful photo's! Thanks for posting to Florida's Flora & Fauna!
haha..I'll never tell!
Love the thought of where you were sitting when you took this! Great spotting.