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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.
Mangrove swamp
Spotted on Dec 26, 2012
Submitted on Feb 11, 2013
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Thank you Kranti and Marcus
Love these birds. Great shots
nice !