Green Heron Close Up

[pete w]

Not sure why this Heron is callen the Green Heron? Cropped to almost full size .http://wraight.smugmug.com/photos/25007133-L.jpg

[Steve Cavigliano]

Nice shot Pete :thumb :thumb


This guy looks like a juvenile with some downy feathers still attached. Just as juvenile Night Herons look way different than adults, it looks like Green Heron juveniles do likewise :dunno

As far as why they are named Green Herons. Adults have wings that reflect an irredescent greenish color. As in the pic below.

http://freezeframephotography.smugmug.com/photos/17010695-L.jpg
Steve

[Harryb]

Not sure why this Heron is callen the Green Heron? Cropped to almost full size .
Good capture Pete of a really difficult subject. :thumb