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Great Egret

ardea alba

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Field Notes

Description:

Large bird with all white feathers, up to one meter in height and can weigh up to 150 grams.

Habitat:

Marshy reed beds, lakes, or wetlands.

Notes:

I see these in my backyard sometimes, and they awe me every time.

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Great Egret

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MitchRay
Most likely a Great Blue Heron

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PublishedApril 5, 2011

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