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- Courtesy of USFWS
- A nesting Snowy Egret. Many altricial chicks to take care of when these eggs hatch.
Snowy egrets, wading birds, are medium-sized egrets with a delicate build. They are in the family of herons and storks and are often refered to as medium-sized herons. Like most herons they have long necks, aids in probing in shallow waters for food.
Facts and Features
- Geographic Distribution
US range: throughout the continental Unite States from northern California to Maine, and south to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
- Amazing Facts
- At the Aquarium
These birds are not exhibited at the Aquarium; however, they are commonly seen foraging in waters near the Aquarium.
