Slaty Egret
Slaty Egret
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A medium-sized, dark egret of sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by its uniform slate-grey plumage and a distinctive reddish throat in breeding season. It is a vulnerable species.
Where to spot
Seasonal floodplains, temporary wetlands, and shallow swamps in southern and eastern Africa.
How to spot
Look for its uniform slate-grey plumage. Observe its characteristic 'canopy feeding' where it uses its wings to shade the water, similar to the Reddish Egret.
When to spot
Year-round, but can be nomadic. Best observed during the wet season when temporary wetlands are abundant.
Where to spot
Seasonal floodplains, temporary wetlands, and shallow swamps in southern and eastern Africa.
How to spot
Look for its uniform slate-grey plumage. Observe its characteristic 'canopy feeding' where it uses its wings to shade the water, similar to the Reddish Egret.
When to spot
Year-round, but can be nomadic. Best observed during the wet season when temporary wetlands are abundant.
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The Slaty Egret is highly nomadic, its movements dictated by rainfall and flooding, often colonizing newly flooded areas.
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