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Ardea alba
The great egret stands about 1 m (3 ft) tall, has all white plumage, black legs and yellow bill. In flight, the neck is folded back and the legs trailing.
Usually found near water features, such as wetlands, ponds, and lakes where it feeds on amphibians, fish, and reptiles. It nests in treetop colonies.
Spotted on Jul 23, 2010
Submitted on Feb 28, 2012
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