By size, shape, neck length, and habitat, it keys out to be a green heron. But it is the wrong color and has a darker beak than green herons usually have. After much searching, the most likely ID is a dark form of green, striated, or green-backed heron. Some sources lump all those 3 into one species, Butorides striatus. I hope to see and photograph this individual again during different seasons. Any insights into the ID will be greatly appreciated!
Can't help with the ID Wilma; other than a Heron of some sort. lol
ReplyDeleteA fine looking bird though, and you got some great captures of it.
thanks, Keith. The shots could have been sharper, but there's always next time ...
DeleteGreat set of photos of it, whatever it is.
ReplyDeleteThank you, John. I am pretty sure it is a dark form of green heron.
DeleteI looked on the Cornell Ornithology site Wilma and it looks like a Green Heron from what I read.
ReplyDeleteHi Roy -
Deletethe Cornell site is one of my favorites; always excellent information there.
Wilma
Wonderful images Wilma but like Keith I can't help.
ReplyDeleteIt's not a bird we see over here..
Thanks, Andrew. Too bad you don't have green herons; they are a treat to see. But you do get striated herons, don't you?
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