Snowy Egret

Description:

Snowy Egrets are medium-sized heron that have white plumage, a slim black bill, long black legs, and vivid yellow feet. They stands about two feet tall, weigh just under one pound, and have a three-foot wingspan. Males are slightly larger than females. During the breeding season, adults are adorned with long, delicate plumes on their heads, necks, and backs; their yellow feet and lores (the bare skin between the eyes and bill) become redder.

Habitat:

Prefers large sloughs or marshes, sometimes edges of ponds or lakes. These Snowy Egret eat fish, crustaceans, insects, frogs, lizards, snakes, rodents, snails, and worms.

Notes:

This bird was photographed during the time these birds were in breeding plumage and color.