Fluffing up Egret

A snowy egret fluffing up in Gilbert AZ. Snowy Egret Adults are typically 61 centimetres (24 in) long and weigh 375 grams (0.83 lb) They have a slim... more

by Bryan Keil

Title

Fluffing up Egret

Artist

Bryan Keil

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

A snowy egret fluffing up in Gilbert AZ. Snowy Egret Adults are typically 61 centimetres (24 in) long and weigh 375 grams (0.83 lb) They have a slim black bill and long black legs with yellow feet. The area of the upper bill, in front of the eyes, is yellow but turns red during the breeding season, when the adults also gain recurved plumes on the back, making for a "shaggy" effect. The juvenile looks similar to the adult, but the base of the bill is paler, and a green or yellow line runs down the back of the legs.Their breeding habitat is large inland and coastal wetlands from the lower Great Lakes and southwestern United States to South America. The breeding range in eastern North America extends along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts from Maine to Texas, and inland along major rivers and lakes. They nest in colonies, often with other waders, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. Fine art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.

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July 3rd, 2013