Green Heron

Butorides virescens

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Aves · Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae

About

The green heron is a small heron of North and Central America. Butorides is from Middle English butor "bittern" and Ancient Greek -oides, "resembling", and virescens is Latin for "greenish".

Fun Fact

Locations in trees are preferred, with some nests built up to 20 m (66 ft) off the ground although heights of several meters are more common.

Quick Facts

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Diet

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance