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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Description:

Photo take in a mangrove area near the coast. this is a local heron ususally seen in high grass areas near the water.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.

Habitat:

The habitat of the Green Heron is small wetlands in low-lying areas. Found on North and Central America.

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2 Comments

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Thanks Luis!

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 12 years ago

Great series!

Gerardo Aizpuru
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Gerardo Aizpuru

Mexico

Spotted on Mar 18, 2012
Submitted on Mar 18, 2012

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