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Butorides virescens
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. The Green Heron is part of a complex of small herons that sometimes are considered one species. When lumped, they are called Green-backed Heron. When split, they are the Green Heron, the widespread Striated Heron, and the Galapagos Heron. As is typical for many herons, the Green Heron tends to wander after the breeding season is over. Most wanderers probably seek more favorable foraging areas and do not travel far, but occasionally some travel greater distances, with individuals turning up as far as England and France.
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Thanks Emily, He just had 3 babies!
Nice capture Emma!
thanks Emma ,i'am beeing with no time and without email,so ,not very present these last times,it's higth season in handcraft business :)
Thanks Bird Lady!
Another beautiful spotting Emma!
Yes, I have been on vacation the last couple of weeks :)
Thanks Jeannette! Seeing you on PN after a long time!
Great series :)
thanks Antonio, I will switch the pic!!
I love Second pic :)