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Great Egret

Ardea alba egretta

Description:

Egret searching for its next meal at Long Caye, Lighthouse Reef atoll. It was approximately 3 feet (one meter) in height and had an approximate wingspan of 6 feet. It has a yellow bill and black legs and feet.

Habitat:

The Egret feeds in shallow water and can be readily seen in wetlands and bodies of water.

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Spotted on Jun 3, 2010
Submitted on Dec 27, 2011

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