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American egret

Casmerodius albus

Photo by Tom33
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Tall, pure white wading bird with black legs.

Habitat:

Marshes, shallows of lakes or rivers, mudflats.

Notes:

Gilbert River, Sauvie Island, Oregon.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Also known as the Great Egret (Ardea alba): https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Egret/overview

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Birds of the World
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Birds of the Pacific North West
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Flora and Fauna of Cascadia (Pacific Northwest North America)
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 12, 2020

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