Green Heron

Butorides virescens

ArdeidaePelecaniformes

The Green Heron is a heron found across various habitats in North America. Dark green back, rusty neck, small stocky build, short legs These birds are known for their unique characteristics and behaviors. Uses tools (bait) to catch fish, hunts from low perches, solitary

Physical Characteristics

Size

16-18 inches

Wingspan

25-27 inches

Weight

6-7.5 oz

Plumage

Dark green back, rusty neck, small stocky build, short legs

Distinctive Features

Dark green back

Natural History & Behavior

🌳 Habitat

Ponds, marshes, streams with vegetation

🍽️ Diet

Fish, insects, frogs

🦅 Behavior

Uses tools (bait) to catch fish, hunts from low perches, solitary

🗺️ Migration Pattern

Migratory

🎵 Sounds

Sharp 'kyow' when startled

🛡️ Conservation Status

Least Concern

Fun Facts

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Green Herons have adapted well to their environment

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Conservation status: Least Concern

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Average size: 16-18 inches

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Green Heron sound like?

Green Herons make Sharp 'kyow' when startled. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.

Where do Green Herons live?

Green Herons inhabit ponds, marshes, streams with vegetation. Migratory

What do Green Herons eat?

The diet of Green Herons consists primarily of fish, insects, frogs. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.

Related Birds

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

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