Striated Heron, Butorides striata
There seems to be some controversy about this heron group.. this bird is one that falls within a series that is now broken up into different names.. and to be quite honest I’m not even sure if this is still called a Green Backed heron or just a Striated Heron..
There is now a Green Heron, which is found in North America and Panama which for all I know looks the same as this bird… so here’s a few photos and maybe someone will recognise it and tell us more…
The Photographic Journey of bulldog. 
It’s very annoying that they keep changing the names. I don’t think the bird cares either way – probably goes by Squak, Hoot or Chirp most days anyway?
LOL now that I enjoyed…
Not sure about the name, but what a stunning creature. The only birds I can recognize are pigeons, and sometimes I’m not completely sure.
TBM.. takes a bit of time.. but I do hate when I’ve managed to remember half the names and then they change them…
I have absolutely no idea about the name, bulldog. Your shots are great as usual though 🙂
Thank you so much..
Good sharp photos Rob, especially the third one. You do very well to get close enough to capture such good photos.
Thank you Brian… its my stalking skills.. lol… sometimes you’re lucky other times not…
The photo series is really exceptional. I really love the detail you were able to capture.
Thank you Charlie
He’s just beautiful! I’ve heard of a green heron but never seen one–until now. I’m going to just continue to consider it a green heron, no questions! 🙂
Yes I’m so confused.. the two herons here I would group as one specie.. but the experts are no longer sure…
Some birds look so wise! I love the last pic 😉
Thanks Dianne…
Absolutely stunning shots as usual bulldog. I can just see you sitting there amazed at these beautiful birds and it seems they know that and they do these lovely poses for you. Wish I could have been there. Thanks for sharing my friend. 🙂 *hugs*
Thank you Sonel… have a great day
The first one I had seen when we were in Costa Rica and I thought that to be the blue heron, but what do I know, except that you are one great photographer. 🙂
Thank you LuAnn.. very kind complement..
Beautiful shots. The last one is outstanding.
Thank you..
Wow, the bird looks so different in the third photo, and its colors appear to be more vivid and green, while the first two seem to a lot bluer.
Russ
This is the problem now .. is it the same bird or are they different? I can’t answer that question.. they were all more or less grouped in the past.. now I’m lost…
That last shot is just amazing! I love herons and this is a great set Bulldog!
Thank you..
No vunder das ist in der Americas; ist der heronvolk, and vill be taking over der vorld! 🙂
Now this has given me a laugh.. thank you..
The details in the design or look of this bird are breath-taking! It reminds me of hand-painted Easter eggs.
The markings are very distinct.. as you say like an Easter egg.. now I want some chocolate…
I always want chocolate and maybe some Port or Sherry and come to think of it I want to be on some tropical beach as well. 🙂
Chocolate, Port, Sherry, tropical beach.?? sounds like home..
haha Show Off!
What an unusual looking heron. Your photos are wonderful as usual.
Thank you.. it is an unusual heron.. but this group is now becoming difficult to understand.. name changes and all… just when I think I’ve got it mastered they change things again…
It keeps you on your toes. 🙂
Lovely one… Great shots. Thank you dear Rob, love, nia
Thanks Nia..
The last photos is AWESOME! Very small model of Heron???? I don’t think it’s ugly. At least not on the last shot.
They all seem to have the retracted neck… but not the best in looks… thanks Viveka…
Your last photo made the duckling to a swan. *smile
I love the first photo…the colors are beautiful and the composition!
Thank you.. just getting confused with this bird group now…
I don’t know about this one. This looks like one bird with a major grudge…
Not the best looker on the block… kind of hides his neck…
Fantastic photos as always but my God is that an ugly bird!
Not the best of lookers.. that’s for sure…
I know there is a green heron that I’ve seen in Mexico. It’s quite a bit smaller than the blue heron that we have here on Vancouver Island. They’re beautiful birds. I love the detail on the wings where they look like they have been outlined.
Thank you.. this has become a group of birds I’m almost avoiding now.. due to all the changes in names etc…
Don’t do that. Your photos are beautiful We won’t worry about the names. Just call them herons.