Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Long Legged Waders
Length: 24 in. (61 cm )
The black bill, black legs and golden feet distinguish this white egret from other similar species. It is always associated with water in marshes, lakes, ponds and coastal estuaries. Often feeds in water by scaring invertebrates and fish with movements of its bright feet. Bulky stick nest is placed in colonies of other herons, cormorants and ibis, usually in tall shrubs and small trees near water. Roosts communally in isolated tree groves with other herons during the winter.
The four-digit banding code is SNEG.
Male |
Male |
Marsh / swamp
Mudflat
Open water
Riparian / River forest
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Snowy Egret
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/snowy-egret
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:37). Snowy Egret. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/snowy-egret
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Snowy Egret". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/snowy-egret
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Snowy Egret". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/snowy-egret
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