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Common Name
Green Heron
Alternate NamesGreen Backed Heron
Common TypeHeron
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Butorides
Species
virescens
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Argentina, Bahama
Number of Sub-Species
Five Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Partially Migratory
Preferred Habitat
Low lying wetlands
Distribution and Range
Breed in eastern and far north western US and winter in Mexico. Resident in southern US, Central America and Caribbean
Food