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Snowy egret
Egretta thula
20.6282, -87.0757
Field Notes
Description:
The birds eat fish, crustaceans, insects and small reptiles. They stalk prey in shallow water, often running or shuffling their feet, flushing prey into view, as well "dip-fishing" by flying with their feet just over the water. Snowy Egrets may also stand still and wait to ambush prey, or hunt for insects stirred up by domestic animals in open fields.
Habitat:
mangrove swamp
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 11, 2013
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