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Butorides virescens
Adult. 19 inches long. Small all dark heron, compact shape, blue-green back, reddish brown neck and chest with white streak. Orange legs and feet. Eats fish, crabs and insects.
Woodland brook (other habitats are shores and water edges with dense vegetation, salt marshes and streams)
I came upon this bird in the water and it immediately flew into the trees and then I started taking photos. First time I have ever seen this bird.
Spotted on May 5, 2013
Submitted on May 5, 2013
2 Comments
Superb spotting.
Beautiful series and video!