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Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized, totally white egret with a long slender black bill with yellow lores. The eyes are yellow and legs are black while feet are bright yellow. The head, neck and back have long, lacy plumes during breeding season.

Habitat:

Lake Lewisville.

Notes:

Distinguished from the great egret by its smaller size , its black bill, and yellow feet.

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Snowy Egret

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PublishedMay 9, 2013

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