Green Herons are smaller than other Herons. They appear dark in color from a distance but are rich green in color with a brown body. Fun Fact: This bird catches fish with lures of bread, insects, feathers, and other objects by dropping them on the water and grabs up the small fish that are fooled by this fishing lure.
The largest North American Heron yet they only weigh 5 to 6 pounds.They can hunt day and night for food.