We took a nice walk around Lake Churchill. Bob spied this Green Heron hanging on a low branch over the lake.
An interesting fact about the Green Heron. They are one of the world’s few tool-using bird species. It often creates fishing lures with bread crusts, insects, and feathers, dropping them on the surface of the water to entice small fish.
So interesting I’m trying to think of another bird as are sure there is one a nice detailed shot I too are curious if green why red do they change with food similar to flamingos
@grammyn I guess in the right light his back feathers are green. This is what I found:
The green heron is named for its color, although its green plumage isn't always readily apparent, according to the National Audubon Society. The birds have green feathers on their backs, but they are iridescent so they can look black or dark blue unless seen up close or in the right light.
@Dawn I guess in the right light his back feathers are green. This is what I found:
The green heron is named for its color, although its green plumage isn't always readily apparent, according to the National Audubon Society. The birds have green feathers on their backs, but they are iridescent so they can look black or dark blue unless seen up close or in the right light.
The green heron is named for its color, although its green plumage isn't always readily apparent, according to the National Audubon Society. The birds have green feathers on their backs, but they are iridescent so they can look black or dark blue unless seen up close or in the right light.
The green heron is named for its color, although its green plumage isn't always readily apparent, according to the National Audubon Society. The birds have green feathers on their backs, but they are iridescent so they can look black or dark blue unless seen up close or in the right light.