As the name implied the great egret is a large white heron. The distinguishing feature of the great egret is the yellow beak, black legs. During breeding season as with other waders, egrets there is a small display feathers that are grown. A small part is seen on this picture too. Their diet is predominantly fishes, frogs and small mammals. The species is classified as least concern by IUCN.
May
15
in Kabini
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Great egret – Large white heron
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