Common Egret

Mystery Bird: Great Egret, Ardea alba

grrlscientist | February 13, 2010

tags: Common Egret, Great White Egret, Great Egret, Ardea alba, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz [Mystery bird] Great Egret, also known as the Great White Egret or the Common Egret, Ardea alba, photographed in California. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] Image: Steve Duncan, February 2010 [larger view]. Nikon D200 w/ Nikkor 300mm f/4 & TC17E. Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification. Review all mystery birds to date.

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