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Ardea alba
The Great Egret is a large bird with all-white plumage that can reach one meter in height, weigh up to 950 grams (2.1 lb) and a wingspan of 165 to 215 cm (65 to 85 in). The Great Egret is not normally a vocal bird; at breeding colonies, however, it often gives a loud croaking cuk cuk cuk.
Despite being a common bird around the world, this was the first time we saw one of them.
Spotted on Feb 20, 2012
Submitted on Mar 5, 2012
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