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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Description:

Large white wading bird, 35 to 41 inches tall with a wing span over 4 feet. White body yellow bill and black legs.

Habitat:

Marshes fresh and salty, ponds and tidal flats

Notes:

Sometimes referred to as the Great White Heron.

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TamLar
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TamLar

Bloomington, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Sep 5, 2012
Submitted on Sep 18, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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