Great Egret in Flight over a Rainforest River

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Facts about Great Egrets
Common name(s): Great egret, common egret, large egret, great white egret
Scientific Name: Ardea alba
Family: Herons (Ardeidae)
Length: 80 - 100 cm
Wingspan: 1.3 - 1.7 m
Weight: 700 - 1500 g
Lifespan: 15 years
Diet: Fish, frogs, small  mammals, small reptiles, insects
Habitat: Freshwater and saltwater habitats; wetlands, streams, ponds, tidal flats; nesting in trees
Distribution: Tropical and warmer temperate regions worldwide
Conservation: Least concern

Great Egret in flight, its striking white plumage contrasting with the deep greens of the rainforest backdrop. An egret in flight forms a perfect horizontal spearhead as it gracefully glides low amongst the trees. Great egret can be easily recognised by their large size, yellow bill, black legs and black feet. Great egrets also retract their neck in flight, making them easy to distinguish from storks and cranes. Great Egret (Ardea alba).