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Green Heron Collection

The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is a captivating bird known for its stunning appearance and remarkable fishing skills

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron camouflaged amongst aquatic plants

Green Heron camouflaged amongst aquatic plants

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Florida, Boynton Beach, Green Cay Nature Center, Green Heron on branch

Florida, Boynton Beach, Green Cay Nature Center, Green Heron on branch

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green heron nesting, South Padre Island, Texas

Green heron nesting, South Padre Island, Texas

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Green heron

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Colorful green heron fishing, Florida

Colorful green heron fishing, Florida

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron (Butorides virescens) standing in shrubs

Green Heron (Butorides virescens) standing in shrubs

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron (Butorides virescens) feeding time

Green Heron (Butorides virescens) feeding time

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron, South Padre Island, Texas

Green Heron, South Padre Island, Texas

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green heron, Butorides virescens, male 1, young 2

Green heron, Butorides virescens, male 1, young 2
6338409 Green heron, Butorides virescens, male 1, young 2 by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); (add.info.: Green heron, Butorides virescens, male 1, young 2)

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron, 1836. Creator: Robert Havell

Green Heron, 1836. Creator: Robert Havell
Green Heron, 1836

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron Shaking Off

Green Heron Shaking Off
Kevin Wang

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Green heron bird
Patrick Dessureault

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: A green Heron paused as he looks for his next meal

A green Heron paused as he looks for his next meal

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green heron, Butorides virescens, Green Cay Wetlands, Florida

Green heron, Butorides virescens, Green Cay Wetlands, Florida

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green-backed heron among red mangroves, Butorides virescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida

Green-backed heron among red mangroves, Butorides virescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron adult hunting Mexico, Butorides virescens

Green Heron adult hunting Mexico, Butorides virescens

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron immature head close-up, Butorides virescens

Green Heron immature head close-up, Butorides virescens

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Butorides virescens, Green Heron, Netherlands

Butorides virescens, Green Heron, Netherlands

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Butorides virescens, Green Heron

Butorides virescens, Green Heron

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron (Butorides virescens) adult in marsh

Green Heron (Butorides virescens) adult in marsh

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron, Fernhill Wetlands, Forest Grove, Oregon, USA

Green Heron, Fernhill Wetlands, Forest Grove, Oregon, USA

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: USA, Florida, Palm Beach County. Close-up of juvenile green heron

USA, Florida, Palm Beach County. Close-up of juvenile green heron. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: USA, Florida. Green heron hunting from a branch

USA, Florida. Green heron hunting from a branch. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green-backed heron among red mangroves, Butorides virescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida

Green-backed heron among red mangroves, Butorides virescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida
Green-backed heron among red mangroves, Butorides virescens, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green heron lithograph 1897

Green heron lithograph 1897
Diseases of Poultry by Leonard Pearson - Clarence M. Busch, State Printer of Pennsylvania 1897

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green heron bird lithograph 1890

Green heron bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

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Green heron
The green heron (Butorides virescens) is a small heron of North and Central America

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green heron, Butorides virescens, stalking prey. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

Green heron, Butorides virescens, stalking prey. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA. UNESCO World Heritage Site (Biosphere Reserve)

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron in Repose on the Shore of Lake Murray, San Diego, California

Green Heron in Repose on the Shore of Lake Murray, San Diego, California

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron, Butorides virescens, adult with young in nest in Willow Tree, Welder Wildlife Refuge

Green Heron, Butorides virescens, adult with young in nest in Willow Tree, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: North America, USA, New Jersey, Watchung. Green Heron with a young frog

North America, USA, New Jersey, Watchung. Green Heron with a young frog
USA, New Jersey, Watchung. Green Heron with a young frog

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Costa Rica, Caribbean Canal de Tortuguero, Green Heron (Butorides virescens) perching on branch

Costa Rica, Caribbean Canal de Tortuguero, Green Heron (Butorides virescens) perching on branch

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron Butorides viriscens fishing in Florida Everglades USA

Green Heron Butorides viriscens fishing in Florida Everglades USA

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green Heron (Butorides virescens) by the Nosara River at the Biological Reserve, Nosara

Green Heron (Butorides virescens) by the Nosara River at the Biological Reserve, Nosara, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Butorides virescens, green heron

Butorides virescens, green heron
Plate 80, hand coloured etching from Mark Catesbys The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands... Vol. 1. (1731-43)

Background imageGreen Heron Collection: Green heron in the Florida Everglades

Green heron in the Florida Everglades
Green heron fishing from a branch, Everglades National Park, Florida. Digital photograph



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The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is a captivating bird known for its stunning appearance and remarkable fishing skills. Found in various locations such as South Padre Island, Texas and Florida, this species has become a favorite among bird enthusiasts. One can spot the Green Heron nesting on South Padre Island, Texas, where it creates intricate nests to raise its young. With its vibrant green feathers contrasting against the lush surroundings, this heron truly stands out in the avian world. In Florida, one might witness the colorful Green Heron engaged in its favorite pastime: fishing. With great precision and patience, it waits silently by water bodies before swiftly plunging into the depths to catch its prey. Standing amidst shrubs or perched on branches, the Green Heron showcases elegance and grace. Its slender body perfectly blends with nature's palette while it patiently awaits feeding time. Observing these moments is truly mesmerizing. Dating back to 1836, Robert Havell captured the essence of this magnificent creature through his artwork titled "Green Heron. " The painting immortalizes this bird's beauty for generations to come. Not only admired for their aesthetics but also their behavior; when seen shaking off excess water after a successful hunt or grooming session, they showcase their meticulous nature. This attention to detail reflects their commitment to maintaining pristine plumage. As a green heron pauses during its search for food, one can't help but marvel at its determination and focus. Every movement signifies readiness as it prepares itself for another satisfying meal. Whether you encounter a male or young green heron (Butorides virescens), both possess unique qualities that make them stand apart from other birds. Their distinctive features add charm and intrigue to any natural setting they inhabit. Whether you're lucky enough to witness a green heron nesting or observe one gracefully hunting fish in Florida's waters - these birds are a true spectacle.