From a distance, the Green Heron is a dark, stocky bird hunched on slender yellow legs at the water’s edge, often hidden behind a tangle of leaves. Seen up close, it is a striking bird with a …

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

Along quiet streams or shaded riverbanks, a lone Green Heron may flush ahead of the observer, crying 'kyow' as it flies up the creek. This small heron is solitary at most seasons and often …

From a distance, the Green Heron is a dark, stocky bird hunched on slender yellow legs at the water’s edge, often hidden behind a tangle of leaves. Seen up close, it is a striking bird with a …

Small and stocky, shy yet cocky, the Green Heron likes cover, but frequently affords birders close views in wetlands, which it often shares with the Red-winged Blackbird, Common Yellowthroat, …

From a distance, the Green Heron is a dark, stocky bird hunched on slender yellow legs at the water’s edge, often hidden behind a tangle of leaves. Seen up close, it is a striking bird with a …

The Green heron (Butorides virescens) is a small secretive heron that lives along shaded riverbanks or quiet streams in areas of dense vegetation. It is often somewhat secretive but is …

Small, dark heron with a blue-green back, rusty-colored neck and dark cap. Usually in a crouched position, partly concealed in vegetation, waiting patiently for prey. In flight, looks like an …

Mar 7, 2023 · Green Herons (Butorides virescens) are fascinating birds that inhabit wetland areas in the Americas. Their small size and elusive nature make them a prized sight for birdwatchers …

Jun 10, 2024 · Find out what a green heron looks like, sounds like and where this wading bird lives, plus learn about its unique way of fishing for food.