Green Heron – Foraging Butorides virescens April – Texas L=18” ...... WS=26” ...... WT=7 oz Order: Ciconiiformes (Herons, Ibises, Storks, New World Vultures, Allies) Family: Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, Bitterns) Green Herons are shy birds that inhabit wetland thickets over a broad range in North America. When foraging they will stalk prey while moving slowly through the water or wait patiently on branches over the water. They are one of the few birds that use tools or bait, such as twigs or leaves, to attract prey. Young Green Herons are dependent on their parents for an estimated 30 days. During this time they stay near the nest hopping or flying from branch to branch and practicing foraging.
Green Heron chick– Practicing foraging Butorides virescens July – Texas L=18” ...... WS=26” ...... WT=7 oz Order: Ciconiiformes (Herons, Ibises, Storks, New World Vultures, Allies) Family: Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, Bitterns)
Green Heron – Foraging Butorides virescens July – Texas L=18” ...... WS=26” ....... WT=7 oz Order: Ciconiiformes (Herons, Ibises, Storks, New World Vultures, Allies) Family: Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, Bitterns)
