green heron

noun

: a small yellow-legged American heron (Butorides virescens synonym B. striatus) with a greenish back and chestnut neck and chest

called also green-backed heron

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There is also habitat to support great blue herons, green herons, egrets, kingfishers and many different songbirds. —

Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2024 Some earlier-than-expected arrivals included a green heron in Wellfleet, a scarlet tanager in Eastham, a black-and-white warbler in Sandwich, and indigo buntings in Yarmouth and Orleans. —

BostonGlobe.com, 26 Apr. 2023 In the distance, a lone green heron skimmed the river's surface with an eye toward a morning meal. —

Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2022 Noteworthy sightings included a green heron in Belchertown, a blue grosbeak in Hadley, and a yellow-bellied flycatcher in Easthampton. —

BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2021 Berkshire County: The region was highlighted by a golden eagle in New Ashford, a dickcissel at Linear Park in Williamstown, and a green heron in Lee. —

BostonGlobe.com, 17 Oct. 2021 Hampshire County: Some notable sightings were a Connecticut warbler in Northampton, a green heron, a Tennessee warbler and a dickcissel in Hadley, and a brant and a white-winged crossbill at the Quabbin headquarters in Belchertown. —

BostonGlobe.com, 23 Oct. 2021 Birders said the loon got a little spooked when a goose and a green heron at different times flew low to check it out. —

Washington Post, 6 May 2021 Highlights featured a red-headed woodpecker at Sibley Farm in Spencer and four sandhill cranes and a green heron at the Bolton Flats. —

BostonGlobe.com, 17 Apr. 2021