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Snowy Egret

Egretta thula ORDER: CICONIIFORMES FAMILY: ARDEIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Snowy Egret Photo

© William L. Newton / CLO

A small, active white heron, the Snowy Egret is found in small ponds as well as along the ocean shore. Its black legs and yellow feet quickly identify it.

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Measurements
Both Sexes
Length
22–26 in
56–66 cm
Wingspan
39.4 in
100 cm
Weight
13.1 oz
370 g
Other Names
  • Aigrette neigeuse (French)
  • Garceta pie-dorado, Garza chusmita, Garza nivea (Spanish)

Habitat


Marsh
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Food


Insects
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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

  • Parsons, K. C., and T. L. Master. 2000. Snowy Egret (Egretta thula). In The Birds of North America, No. 489 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.). The Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.
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