Great Egret
Gary Detonnancourt
The great egret, also known as the common egret, large egret or great white egret or great white heron is a large, widely-distributed egret, with four subspecies found in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and southern Europe. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Ardea alba
Mass: 1.5 – 3.3 lbs (Adult)
Wingspan: 4.3 – 5.6 ft. (Adult)
Length: 2.6 – 3.4 ft. (Adult)
Rank: Species
Did you know: The Great Egret (also known as the Common Egret) is a large wading bird found worldwide.