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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

1 Species ID Suggestions

Least Bittern
Ixobrychus exilis


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4 Comments

I'm inclined to agree with you.

annorion
annorion 12 years ago

My vote goes to Green Heron. They both have a similar build but different colors.

wildlifewatcher
wildlifewatcher 12 years ago

thanks Ranger Malcolm!

Its either a Least Bittern or a Green Heron, my old book only shows drawings.
Hopefully someone more familiar with your part of the world will be able to help.

wildlifewatcher
Spotted by
wildlifewatcher

Columbus, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Aug 30, 2011
Submitted on Nov 2, 2011

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