An egret is a bird that is any of several herons, most of which are white or buff. source
An egret is a bird that is any of several herons, most of which are white or buff.
Many egrets are members of the genera Egretta or Ardea which also contain other species named as herons rather than egrets. source
Many egrets are members of the genera Egretta or Ardea which also contain other species named as herons rather than egrets.
The distinction between a heron and an egret is rather vague, and depends more on appearance than biology. source
The distinction between a heron and an egret is rather vague, and depends more on appearance than biology.
The word "egret" comes from the French word "aigrette" that means both "silver heron" and "brush". source
The word "egret" comes from the French word "aigrette" that means both "silver heron" and "brush".
Several of the egrets have been reclassified from one genus to another in recent years. source
Several of the egrets have been reclassified from one genus to another in recent years.
The great egret, for example, has been classified as a member of either Casmerodius, Egretta or Ardea. source
The great egret, for example, has been classified as a member of either Casmerodius, Egretta or Ardea.
In the 19th and early part of the 20th century, some of the world's egret species were endangered by relentless plume hunting. source
In the 19th and early part of the 20th century, some of the world's egret species were endangered by relentless plume hunting.
The great egret is a large heron with all-white plumage. Standing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, source
The great egret is a large heron with all-white plumage. Standing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall,
The great egret is generally a very successful species with a large and expanding range. source
The great egret is generally a very successful species with a large and expanding range.
In 1953, the great egret in flight was chosen as the symbol of the National Audubon Society, source
In 1953, the great egret in flight was chosen as the symbol of the National Audubon Society,
On 22 May 2012, it was announced a pair of great egrets were nesting in the UK for the first time at the Shapwick Heath nature reserve in Somerset. source
On 22 May 2012, it was announced a pair of great egrets were nesting in the UK for the first time at the Shapwick Heath nature reserve in Somerset.
The species is a rare visitor to the UK and Ben Aviss of the BBC stated that the news could mean the UK's first great egret colony is established. source
The species is a rare visitor to the UK and Ben Aviss of the BBC stated that the news could mean the UK's first great egret colony is established.
The great egret feeds in shallow water or drier habitats, feeding mainly on fish, frogs, small mammals, and occasionally small reptiles and insects. source
The great egret feeds in shallow water or drier habitats, feeding mainly on fish, frogs, small mammals, and occasionally small reptiles and insects.
The great egret is depicted on the reverse side of a 5-Brazilian reais banknote. source
The great egret is depicted on the reverse side of a 5-Brazilian reais banknote.
White Egrets is the title of Saint Lucian poet Derek Walcott's fourteenth collection of poems. source
White Egrets is the title of Saint Lucian poet Derek Walcott's fourteenth collection of poems.
The great egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society. source
The great egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society.
In Belarus, there is a commemorative coin with the image of a great egret. source
In Belarus, there is a commemorative coin with the image of a great egret.
Average Egret lifespan in the wild : 15 years source
Average Egret lifespan in the wild : 15 years
The great egret also features on the New Zealand $2 coin. source
The great egret also features on the New Zealand $2 coin.
