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Snowy Egret

Egretta thula


Long Legged Waders

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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.


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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
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  • 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

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

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

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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