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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Photo by Brinschk
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Field Notes

Description:

The Great Egret (Ardea alba), also known as the Great White Egret or Common Egret, White Heron, or (now not in use) Great White Heron, is a large, widely-distributed egret.

Habitat:

The "Rieselfelder" near Münster, Germany. They appear there sometimes, but it's not their normal habitat, they just stop on their wandering.

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Invasive Species in Germany
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PublishedOctober 12, 2011

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