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Butorides virescens
The green heron is a fairly small heron with a body length of about 17 inches. Adults have a glossy black/green cap, chestnut colored breast, and orange legs. The bill is long and pointed.
Wetlands and ponds. I most often find these birds perched in trees or hunting around the edges of wetlands and ponds.
Spotted on May 10, 2011
Submitted on May 10, 2011
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Gorgeous :) Those colours are fantastic, what a sweet little heron!