Birds that lay green eggs

Birds that lay green eggs

Southern Cassowary Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) eggs have a pea-green color that turns pale green within days.

Emu Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) eggs have distinct emerald dark green eggs that may reach 5-6 inches.

Green Heron Green Herons breed once or twice per year. The female produces a clutch of at least 2 eggs soon after.

Mallard Female Mallards are responsible for building the nest. They lay a clutch of several eggs which all have a pale green nuance.

Whimbrel Spotted green eggs are laid by Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus). These eggs have a pale green color with bright brown spots.

Wood Sandpiper Females lay pale green spotted eggs in small clutches, typically right next to wetlands.

Wood Sandpiper Females lay pale green spotted eggs in small clutches, typically right next to wetlands.

Hudsonian Godwit The color of the eggs isn’t uniform as the shell also shows dark spots.

Hudsonian Godwit The color of the eggs isn’t uniform as the shell also shows dark spots.