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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Photo by Yasser
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Big white bird with a long sharp beak.

Habitat:

Central Park, NYC

Notes:

Posing like a statue. These birds are so beautiful.

Species ID Suggestions

Great Egret

Ardea alba

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (1)
Jacob Gorneau
Awesome spotting, Yasser! A. alba is characterized by all-black legs. A close relative, Egretta thula, has yellow feet.

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PublishedJune 15, 2013

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