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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Description:

Dark green back, dark chestnut body and dark gray wings. White streak from under chin to belly. Dark crown that has long feathers and can flare up. Yellow eyes and legs. Long neck that can fold to look short.

Habitat:

Spotted at the edge of reeds in a pond.

Notes:

Spotted at Newhall park

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1 Comment

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

Love the crest!

Jellis
Spotted by
Jellis

Concord, California, USA

Spotted on Sep 15, 2013
Submitted on Sep 16, 2013

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