The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is a large member of the heron family with long legs,white plumage and a slender body. Adults have black legs and feet. During the breeding season,the normally yellow bill may appear orange and long feather plumes (aigrettes) extend from the back to beyond the tail. In flight,the Great Egret holds its neck in a more open S shape than do other white herons. The Great Herons habitat consists of fresh and saltwater marshes,streams,ponds,lakes,and mud flats. This one was photographed in Reid Park in Tucson,Arizona | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Lorenz, C.K. |
Taille de l’image : | 4096 px × 2731 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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