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Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Description:

This egret was standing on a pole in the lake but there was no room for both legs. Adults are typically 61 centimetres (24 in) long and weigh 375 grams (13.2 oz) They have a slim black bill and long black legs with yellow feet. The area of the upper bill, in front of the eyes, is yellow but turns red during the breeding season, when the adults also gain recurved plumes on the back, making for a "shaggy" effect.

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3 Comments

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 12 years ago

Gracias Gerardo

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Wow very cool shot!

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 12 years ago

Yes it was funny Blaise

LuisStevens
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LuisStevens

Estado de Guerrero, Mexico

Spotted on Mar 1, 2012
Submitted on Mar 26, 2012

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