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Intermediate Egret

Mesophoyx intermedia

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Field Notes

Description:

Snow-white bird,yellow long bill,blackish green long legs. Seen in small parties near water-bodies and accompanying grazing cattle.

Habitat:

In and around lakes,rivers,tanks,marshes.

Notes:

Distribution widespread. <br>
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7480/16168535356_5e342c08fd_c.jpg <br> http://www.quitojp.tk/2015/01/great-egret-vs-intermediate-egret.html

Species ID Suggestions

Intermediate egret

Mesophoyx intermedia

Reference Link
Mark Ridgway
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Comments (3)
Mark Ridgway
http://www.hbw.com/species/intermediate-egret-ardea-intermedia
Mark Ridgway
Not cattle egret. It seems most likely intermediate given distributions.
AshleyT
This is either a great or intermediate egret.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2015

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