Green Back Heron?

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  • 01-18-2009, 09:03 PM
    Ron Kruger
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    Green Back Heron?
    After I got this pix, I tried identifying it and think it is a green back heron, but I'd like that confirmed by one of the bird experts here. Thanks.
  • 01-19-2009, 12:20 AM
    AgingEyes
    Re: Green Back Heron?
    I think it's a geen heron, too. But I suck at ID :p
  • 01-19-2009, 04:11 PM
    Ron Kruger
    Re: Green Back Heron?
    I've always called them "little green herons," but while looking it up, I learned that term is a broad one, covering two or three species.
  • 01-19-2009, 04:39 PM
    A.M.D.A.
    Re: Green Back Heron?
    Adult green heron it is! :thumbsup:

    I have heard of little blue herons, but not little green herons.

    Nice photograph, Ron.
  • 01-19-2009, 04:47 PM
    Ron Kruger
    Re: Green Back Heron?
    I meant to say "little blue heron." Sorry.
    Is there a difference between a "green heron" and a "green back heron?" The id site I found seemed to say so and had two different looking birds under each name.
  • 01-19-2009, 05:42 PM
    Ira Runyan
    Re: Green Back Heron?
    This bird is called a "Green Heron", but in the older bird guides it was called "Little Green Heron"