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Great Egret

Ardea alba

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Field Notes

Description:

The Great Egret can be distinguished from other white egrets by its yellow bill, black legs and black feet.

Habitat:

It is found in most of the tropical and warmer temperate regions of the world.

Notes:

This one was spotted on a handrail inside the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.

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