Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Green Backed Heron Collection

The green-backed heron, also known as the striated heron or Butorides striatus, is a fascinating bird that can be found in various locations around the world

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: USA, South Texas. Green-backed heron hunting

USA, South Texas. Green-backed heron hunting

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Lava heron (Butorides sundevalli), fishing from rocks, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Lava heron (Butorides sundevalli), fishing from rocks, Santiago Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Green heron, Butorides virescens, Green Cay Wetlands, Florida

Green heron, Butorides virescens, Green Cay Wetlands, Florida

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: WEST INDIES, Tobago, Castara Bay Green Backed Heron

WEST INDIES, Tobago, Castara Bay Green Backed Heron

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Greenbacked (striated) heron (Butorides striatus), Zimanga private game reserve

Greenbacked (striated) heron (Butorides striatus), Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Green-backed heron among red mangroves, Butorides virescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida

Green-backed heron among red mangroves, Butorides virescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Green-backed heron among red mangroves, Butorides virescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida

Green-backed heron among red mangroves, Butorides virescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida
Green-backed heron among red mangroves, Butorides virescens, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Green-backed heron (striated heron) (Butorides striatus), Kruger National Park, South Africa

Green-backed heron (striated heron) (Butorides striatus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) adult, feeding from Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)

Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) adult, feeding from Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) skull in water, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, December

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) immature, first winter plumage, hunting in shallow water

Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) immature, first winter plumage, hunting in shallow water, Costanera Sur, Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, october

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Striated Heron (Butorides striatus striatus) adult, hunting from branch, Cuiaba River

Striated Heron (Butorides striatus striatus) adult, hunting from branch, Cuiaba River, Porto Jofre, Mato Grosso, Brazil, september

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) adult, walking on tree trunk, Georgetown, Guyana

Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) adult, walking on tree trunk, Georgetown, Guyana

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Striated Heron (Butorides striatus javanicus) adult, feeding on fish in botanical gardens

Striated Heron (Butorides striatus javanicus) adult, feeding on fish in botanical gardens, Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, Pamplemousses, Mauritius

Background imageGreen Backed Heron Collection: Green-backed heron (Butorides striatus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Green-backed heron (Butorides striatus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa


All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

The green-backed heron, also known as the striated heron or Butorides striatus, is a fascinating bird that can be found in various locations around the world. From the rocky shores of Santiago Island in the Galapagos to the lush wetlands of Green Cay in Florida, these herons have adapted to different environments. In Tobago's Castara Bay, a green-backed heron gracefully perches on a branch, its emerald plumage blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Meanwhile, at Zimanga private game reserve, this elegant bird patiently waits for an opportunity to catch its next meal. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida provides another glimpse into their lives as they navigate through red mangroves. Their slender bodies and sharp eyes make them expert hunters in these dense habitats. Venturing further south into Kruger National Park in South Africa, both mature and immature green-backed herons can be spotted along rivers and waterholes. They display remarkable agility while feeding from hippopotamus skulls or standing tall on fallen trees. Even during their first winter plumage, these birds showcase their hunting skills by wading through shallow waters at Costanera Sur in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The sight of an immature green-backed heron honing its abilities is truly captivating. Whether it's fishing from rocks or exploring fallen trees for prey, the green-backed heron never fails to impress with its adaptability and grace. These sightings across different continents highlight just how diverse and resilient this species is. Next time you find yourself near any of these locations - be it Santiago Island or Taman Negara National Park - keep an eye out for this enchanting creature amidst nature's wonders.