Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Diet
Most of their diet consists of small fish, but they may also eat a variety of invertebrates, amphibians, and small mammals.
Habitat
Green Herons are generally found in wetland habitats. They are most common around small fresh bodies of water.
Nesting
Green Herons form mated pairs each breeding season. They build nests in vegetation near the water, and lay clutches of 3-5 eggs.
Did you know?
Green Herons are relatively short and stocky compared to other herons.