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C IUCN · NE · Not Evaluated Pelecaniformes Ardeidae

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
44 cm
Body Mass
201.5 g
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 84

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 84).

DEF 55

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 55).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Jonathon Jongsma · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Eastern & Central USA to Panama Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Butorides virescens virescens

    c, e USA and e Canada to Panama and the Caribbean

  • Butorides virescens bahamensis

    Bahamas

  • Butorides virescens anthonyi

    w USA and n Baja California (Mexico)

  • Butorides virescens frazari

    s Baja California (Mexico)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Butorides virescens

Which family does it belong to?

Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Eastern & Central USA to Panama

Sources & credits

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