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General Description: Snowy Egrets (Egretta thula) are small white herons. All of the feathers are white, the facial skin is yellow, and the bill and legs are black. The feet are bright yellow. In breeding season, Snowy Egrets get feathery plumes on the back. Taxonomy: Pelecaniformes, Ardeidae Favored Habitat: Ponds with shallow edges and marshes. |
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Where to Find: Neighborhood ponds, parks (e.g., Lorenzi Park and Sunset Park), and the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. To find them in more natural habitat, visit the Pahranagat Valley or the Overton Wildlife Management Area. Comments: Also called "Golden Slippers" in reference to the yellow feet. |
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If you were a tasty little fish or maybe a frog, this might be the last face you ever see! |
 Snowy Egret breeding plumage, Dunedin, Florida |
 Snowy Egret breeding plumage, Dunedin, Florida |
 Snowy Egret breeding plumage (crest down), Dunedin, Florida |
 Snowy Egret breeding plumage, Dunedin, Florida |
 Snowy Egret breeding plumage; Everglades, Florida |
 Snowy Egret breeding plumage; Everglades, Florida |
 Snowy Egret breeding plumage (crest up), Dunedin, Florida |
 Snowy Egret breeding plumage (tail section) |
 Winter adult showing extensive yellow on back of legs |
 Winter adult showing extensive yellow on back of legs |
 Snowy Egret non-breeding plumage |
 Snowy Egret non-breeding plumage |
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 Snowy Egrets feeding in a shallow pond |
 Snowy Egrets in flight |
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Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240107
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