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Great Egret (Ardea alba) #39491
Owned by PixelGalaxyArt
Description
Appearance: The Great Egret is a large, all-white heron. It is easily distinguished from smaller egrets by its yellow bill and black legs and feet.
Habitat: They are widely distributed across the world and are frequently found in a variety of wetland habitats, including marshes, ponds, lakes, and rice fields.
Hunting Behavior: They are patient hunters. They typically stand perfectly still in shallow water or on perches, waiting for prey to come within striking distance before using their long, sharp bills to snatch fish, amphibians, reptiles, or small mammals.
Size: As their name suggests, they are one of the largest egret species, with a long, S-curved neck that they often keep tucked in when resting or flying.