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Green Heron

Butorides virescens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Butorides

About

The green heron (Butorides virescens) is a small heron of North and Central America. Butorides is from Middle English butor "bittern" and Ancient Greek -oides, "resembling", and virescens is Latin for "greenish".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Heron?
The scientific name of Green Heron is Butorides virescens.
What kingdom does Green Heron belong to?
Green Heron belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Green Heron belong to?
Green Heron belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Green Heron belong to?
Green Heron belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Green Heron belong to?
Green Heron belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Green Heron belong to?
Green Heron belongs to the family Ardeidae.
What genus does Green Heron belong to?
Green Heron belongs to the genus Butorides.