Snowy Egret
Notice the black beak and partially yellow feet. | Courtesy of FermLab
Species In-Depth
At the Aquarium
These birds are not exhibited at the Aquarium; however, they are commonly seen foraging in waters near the Aquarium.
Geographic Distribution
US range: throughout the continental United States from northern California to Maine, and south to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
Diet
These birds are omnivores. Their main diet consists of worms, aquatic and terrestrial insects, small lizards, fiddler crabs, shrimps, crayfish, crustaceans, snails, vegetation, and fishes.
Longevity
Estimated life span is 2 to 16 years. They have lived to over 16 years in protected environments.
