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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Description:

The green heron is a short and stocky bird with a rusty-red chest and neck. It has a bluish-green back and crest. It stands 16-22 inches tall and has short legs that are yellow except during breeding season, when they are orange.

Habitat:

Green herons can be found in freshwater areas with thick vegetation.

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Stephanie R.
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Stephanie R.

Sanibel, Florida, United States

Spotted on Mar 20, 2016
Submitted on Apr 13, 2016

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