Yellow-billed Egret
Yellow-billed Egret
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Oskar Bakker
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A medium-sized white egret found across Africa, Asia, and Australasia, typically larger than a Little Egret but smaller than a Great Egret. It has a short, thick neck and a yellow bill.
Where to spot
Freshwater wetlands, marshes, rice paddies, and damp grasslands throughout Africa, Asia, and Australasia.
How to spot
Look for its all-white plumage, yellow bill (often reddish in breeding), and relatively short, thick neck. It has a less exaggerated 'S' curve to its neck compared to larger egrets.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during daylight hours, often foraging in shallow water.
Where to spot
Freshwater wetlands, marshes, rice paddies, and damp grasslands throughout Africa, Asia, and Australasia.
How to spot
Look for its all-white plumage, yellow bill (often reddish in breeding), and relatively short, thick neck. It has a less exaggerated 'S' curve to its neck compared to larger egrets.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during daylight hours, often foraging in shallow water.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
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Credits:
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During breeding season, the Intermediate Egret develops fine, hair-like plumes on its back and breast, and its bill may turn reddish-orange.
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