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Mesophoyx intermedia
This species, as its scientific name implies, is intermediate in size between the Great Egret and smaller white egrets like the Little Egret and Cattle Egret, though nearer to Little than Great. It is about 56–72 cm (22–28 in) long with a 105–115 cm (41–45 in) wingspan and weighs c.400g (14 oz), with all-white plumage, generally dark legs and a thickish yellow bill. Breeding birds may have a reddish or black bill, greenish yellow gape skin, loose filamentous plumes on their breast and back, and dull yellow or pink on their upper legs (regional variations). The sexes are similar. Differences from Little Egret Little Egrets have yellow-soled feet and black bills. They often run after fish in shallow water. Breeding birds have long nuptial plumes on the back of their heads.
The Intermediate Egret stalks its prey methodically in shallow coastal or fresh water, including flooded fields. It eats fish, frogs, crustaceans and insects. It often nests in colonies with other herons, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. Two to five eggs are laid, the clutch size varying with region.
Pin down little one fish in its yellow bill, Seems slight clear in mirror impression on water, first two pictures and video are taken on 3rd April 2012,
14 Comments
Thanks Emma that was nice winter,
Awesome!
Added fishing video .. .. ..
Added first tow pictures captured today (03/04/2012) at same place
Thanks David,
nice reflect
Welcome..
Thanks Ashish, 2nd posted in front,
I liked 2nd and 5th most...
thanks textless
Beautiful!
Atul, yet not have any HD or SLR camera. But thanks to current one, which helps to capture some-what like these pictures.
you have captured the action well !
As it is an early morning every one is engaged in eating.