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Reddish Egret

Egretta rufescens ORDER: PELECANIFORMES FAMILY: ARDEIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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A medium to large heron of shallow salt water, the Reddish Egret comes in a dark and a white form. It is a very active forager, often seen running, jumping, and spinning in its pursuit of fish.

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Measurements
Both Sexes
Length
27.6–31.5 in
70–80 cm
Weight
24.7–30 oz
700–850 g
Other Names
  • Aigrette roussâtre (French)
  • Garza rojiza, Garza melenuda, Garza piquirrosa (Spanish)

Habitat


Marsh
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Food


Fish
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Nesting

Nest Placement

Tree
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Behavior


Stalking
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Conservation

status via IUCN

Least Concern
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Credits

  • Lowther, P. E., and R. T. Paul. 2002. Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens). In The Birds of North America, No. 633 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.). The Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.
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