green heron perched leafless tree the water edge near royal palm visitor center florida

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$Green heron perched in a leafless tree at the water\'s edge near the Royal Palm Visitor Center in Florida. Royalty Free Stock Photo$

Pictured is a green heron perched in a leafless tree near the water's edge near the Royal Palm Visitor Center in the Everglades National Park in Florida. The binomial name is Butorides virescens. Green herons are one if a few species of birds known to use tools. They commonly use bread crusts, insects, or other items as bait. They drop the bait on the surface of the water and to lure fish. When the fish takes the bait, the green heron grabs and eats the fish.