Snow egret

 

 

the feathers of this beautiful creature were hunted for ladies hats

in late 19th and early 20th century

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black legs with bright yellow feet are a good way to identify the snowy egret.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the feet are not visible, look at the beak - it should be solid black.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

their wing span is about 39-46 inches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 and yellow feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fishing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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