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Medium Egret

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A medium-sized, elegant white egret widespread across Africa, Asia, and Australasia. It is distinguished from other egrets by its size (between small and large egrets) and its yellow bill.

Where to spot

Freshwater wetlands, marshes, rice paddies, and damp grasslands across Africa, Asia, and Australasia.

How to spot

Identify by its pure white plumage, yellow bill (which can turn redder during breeding), and black legs. Note its size: larger than a Little Egret, smaller than a Great Egret.

When to spot

Year-round. Most active during daylight hours, typically found foraging in shallow waters.

Where to spot

Freshwater wetlands, marshes, rice paddies, and damp grasslands across Africa, Asia, and Australasia.

How to spot

Identify by its pure white plumage, yellow bill (which can turn redder during breeding), and black legs. Note its size: larger than a Little Egret, smaller than a Great Egret.

When to spot

Year-round. Most active during daylight hours, typically found foraging in shallow waters.

Credits: Wikimedia Commons

This egret often uses a 'foot-stirring' technique while foraging, disturbing the bottom to flush out prey, similar to the Snowy Egret but less exaggerated.

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