Birds | Ardeidae
Ardea alba

Characteristics

The great egret is covered in white feathers and has a long neck and long legs. Its legs and feet are black. In the summer, the great egret has a black bill, as well as long ornamental feathers below its neck and back. In the winter, the bird lacks these ornamental feathers and has a yellow bill.
Winter/Common; Summer/Rare; Body length: 90 cm
Birdwatching period: September-June

Distribution

The great egret appears around seashores, estuaries, marshes, sandbars, and other aquatic environments and is often around other egrets.

Source(s):

• (圖書) 吳自強、黃淑華、羅美玉，高美濕地飛羽，台中，2014。