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Great Egret

Ardea alba melanorhynchos

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The great egret (Ardea alba) also known as common egret or large egret is a large, widely distributed egret. It is a large bird with all-white plumage, standing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall.

Habitat:

Seen during a boat trip up the Nile River towards the Murchison Waterfalls.

Last photo shows the habitat.

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PublishedAugust 31, 2014

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