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Green heron
Butorides virescens
(LINNAEUS, 1758)


Photo by: J. Pfleiderer
    
Additional images here: www.biolib.cz

Number of Subspecies:04
Information Source for Taxonomy:Dickinson, E.C. and Remsen J.V. Jr (Eds.) 2013. The Howard and Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World. 4th Edition, Vol.1 Non-Passerines
 
Body length:41 - 46 cm
Wingspan:64 - 68 cm
Weight:240 g
IUCN status:LC (Least Concern)
 


Current Holdings • Former Holdings
 
North America
  Costa Rica (2 Holding(s)):
 
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  • Platanillo (Parque Reptilandia) 
     
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  • San Jose (Simon Bolivar Zoo and Botanical Garden) 
      United States of America (13 Holding(s)):
    Holding(s): 15