Green Heron
Butorides virescens

Photos by Peter LaTourrette.  North American Birds Photo Gallery
Conditions of Use 

• Blue-gray back and wings
• Chestnut neck
• White chin
• White stripe down center of

Habitat

The Green Heron lives along forested water margins. Favorite habitats dense woody vegetation next to ponds, rivers and lakes.

Status

Uncommon in Atlanta, but can be seen near water sources that have some forest cover.