green heron
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of green heron
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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And the birds: great blue heron, green heron, tri-colored heron, great egret, cattle egret, snowy egret, red shouldered hawk, red-tailed hawk, Coopers hawk.
From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023
Enthusiasts from all over the UK came to see a green heron - a native of Costa Rica and an exceptionally rare visitor to the UK - that had landed in his garden.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2021
They can hardly keep up with the variety: caracara, cattle egret, roseate spoonbill, green heron, hummingbirds … Together with Smith Oaks, “it would be our most amazing day of birding ever.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2018
Raccoons and green heron and a host of other animals did what they do.
From Salon • Aug. 18, 2012
The little green heron: the smallest and most abundant member of his tribe.
From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje
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