Green Heron
Butorides virescens 美洲绿鹭
The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is a small wading bird about 22 inches long, featuring dark green, blue‑tinged back feathers, a warm chestnut chest and neck, and a striking deep red eye. It is known for its tool‑using behavior, dropping lures to attract fish, and its loud “skeow” call when disturbed.
- First spotted
- 16 Jul 2025
- Seen at 4 places
- Lyon FarmsMason Farm Biological ReservePatterson Place & Five Oaks金玉公寓
- Group
- Wading & Shorebirds
Field marks
- Length
- 22 in · 56 cm
- Colours
- Brown · Gray · Green · Red · White · Yellow
- Wings
- Fingered · Rounded
- Tail
- Short · Square-tipped
- In flight
- Direct Flight
- Movement
- Resident
- World population
- 1.2 million