A Green Heron suspended on a branch above ripply water for fishing shows off its jewel toned feathers against the water.

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A Green Heron,Butorides virescens , is found perched on a branch suspended over shiny reflective and ripply water. Despite the busy motion of the water, the small intense bird with its iridescence and jewel toned coloration stands out.

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Size: 3492px × 4368px
Location: South Florida Wetland USA
Photo credit: © Judy Lovell-Janthina Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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