Green Heron - Butorides virescens
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(feet)The Green Heron is a small heron found in North America and northern South America. It is a subspecies of the Green-backed Heron Butorides striata. They are found in wetlands in low-lying areas. They sometimes can be hard to spot because they like to hide in vegetation along the shoreline. While there is a hint of green on their back, they are more noticeable because of the rust colored neck.
Green Herons are one of the few tool using birds. They drop insects and other small objects on the water to attract fish.
Juvenile - Won 1st and Best in Show at BCC monthly and annual, 1st at N4C
08/21/2012 - Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm
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Juvenile
08/21/2012 - Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm
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Juvenile
08/21/2012 - Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm
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Juvenile
08/21/2012 - Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm
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09/11/2008 - Illinois & Michigan Canal, Lockport, Ill
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Example of Alula feathers sticking out mid-wing. These help the bird land and prevent stalling.
02/20/2012 - Chandler, AZ
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03/12/2013 - Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, FL
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03/12/2013 - Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, FL
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08/18/2008 - Quarry Lakes Reg. Rec Area, Fremont, CA
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12/15/2010 - Royal Palm Visitory Center, Everglades, FL
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04/15/2012 - 10 Mile Road, Galveston, Texas
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11/14/2014 - Anhinga Trail, Everglades, FL
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11/14/2014 - Anhinga Trail, Everglades, FL
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04/06/2011 - Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Texas
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