Great Egret

NPS Photo/Nigella Hillgarth

Great Egret (Ardea alba)

Length: 37-41" Wingspan: 52-57"

Description: Tall and long-legged all-white wading birds with long, s-curved necks. Bill is orange in color, long and spear-like. Legs and feet are black.

Great Egrets emit an assortment of harsh sounds such as dry croaks and nasal squeals. They are particularly vocal during breeding season.

 

• Great Egret

  
  

  Audio file for the Great Egret courtesy through Xeno-Canto.org

  Credit / Author:

  Xeno-Canto.org

  Date created:

  08/24/2021

  Audio Transcript

  Great Egrets emit an assortment of harsh sounds such as dry croaks and nasal squeals. They are particularly vocal during breeding season.