Scientific Name:
Ardea alba
Common Name:
Great White Egret
Family:
Herons, Egrets and Bitterns: Ardeidae
Summary:
The Great White Egret is a large white wading bird with a pointed yellow bill, long dark legs and dark feet. It is an occasional visitor from the European continent.
Ecology:
Feeds mainly on amphibians and fish around wetlands.
Habitat:
Wetland
Distribution:
Scattered south and east.
Size:
1m tall