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The Great Egret

Ardea alba

Photo by Benno Ibold
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Description:

The Great Egret is a large heron with all-white plumage. Standing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, this species can measure 80 to 104 cm (31 to 41 in) in length and have a wingspan of 131 to 170 cm (52 to 67 in)

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PublishedJuly 26, 2013

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