C/S:   Green Heron     Butorides virescens       Av. Size:   17 in (44 cm)       Identifying Characteristics:   smallish heron; greenish-black cap; greyish wings w/ greenish blue tinge; chestnut neck; throat white, streaked with brown; black w/ orange bill; yellow or orange legs and feet; juvenile has white spots on back/wings       Range:   Coastal areas; S Canada, US through Northern South America       Habitat:   swamp, mangrove       Other Info/Notes on Photo:   juvenile pictured in last photo; hunting for fish in second photo         Click thumbnail for large view