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Western Reef Heron

Egretta gularis

Description:

This bird has two plumage colour forms. There is an all-white morph and a dark grey morph; intermediate morphs also occur. The white morph is similar in general appearance to the Little Egret, but has a thicker bill, duller legs, and a less elegant appearance.

Habitat:

Resident along the Red Sea, rocky shores or islands

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Bernadette S
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Bernadette S

Egypt

Spotted on Jan 19, 2008
Submitted on Feb 7, 2012

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