Medium Egret
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
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
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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- 9928 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
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