Green Heron

Gray-green wading bird has a chestnut neck, a black crown and yellow legs.

Additional information

Common Name

Green Heron

Comments

One of a number of herons found stalking fish and frogs in the shallows.

Scientific Name

Butorides virescens

Habitat

Ponds, streams, brackish marshes.

Size

To 22 in. (55 cm)