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The
Great White Egret, White Heron, Common Egret or Great
Egret (Ardea alba) is a wading egret, found in most of
the tropical and warmer temperate parts of the world,
although it is very local in southern Europe and Asia.
Great Egret is partially migratory, with birds moving
south from areas with cold winters. It should not be confused
with the Great White Heron, which is a white morph of
the Great Blue Heron found in Florida. This species breeds
in colonies in trees close to large lakes with reed beds
or other extensive wetlands. It builds a bulky stick nest.
It feeds in shallow water or drier habitats, spearing
fish, frogs or insects with its long, sharp bill. It will
often wait motionless for prey, or slowly stalk its victim.
It is a conspicuous species, usually easily seen. The
Great White Egret is a large bird, only slightly smaller
than the Great Blue or Grey Herons. |
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The
Great White Egret, White Heron, Common Egret or Great
Egret (Ardea alba) is a wading egret, found in most of
the tropical and warmer temperate parts of the world,
although it is very local in southern Europe and Asia.
Great Egret is partially migratory, with birds moving
south from areas with cold winters. It should not be confused
with the Great White Heron, which is a white morph of
the Great Blue Heron found in Florida. This species breeds
in colonies in trees close to large lakes with reed beds
or other extensive wetlands. It builds a bulky stick nest.
It feeds in shallow water or drier habitats, spearing
fish, frogs or insects with its long, sharp bill. It will
often wait motionless for prey, or slowly stalk its victim.
It is a conspicuous species, usually easily seen. The
Great White Egret is a large bird, only slightly smaller
than the Great Blue or Grey Herons. |
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