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Egret Overview<br /> The great egret (Ardea alba) is a tall, white wading bird with long legs and a long, S-curved neck. It&#039;s the symbol of the National Audubon Society, an organization founded to protect wading birds from being killed for their feathers. Ardea alba modesta,Bubulcus ibis,Eastern Great Egret,Geotagged,United States,Western cattle egret,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Egret

Overview
The great egret (Ardea alba) is a tall, white wading bird with long legs and a long, S-curved neck. It's the symbol of the National Audubon Society, an organization founded to protect wading birds from being killed for their feathers.

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The Eastern Great Egret

The Eastern Great Egret, a white heron in the genus "Ardea", is a subspecies of the Great Egret. It was first described by British ornithologist John Edward Gray in 1831.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Sally Mesarosh
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By Sally Mesarosh

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Uploaded Jan 23, 2025. Captured Jan 21, 2025 23:10 in Freestone District Park, 1045 E Juniper Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T7
  • ISO200
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.