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    The Great Egret is a large white bird with a yellow beak and black legs that stands 37"-41" tall and has a 4' to 5' wingspan. It is native to Europe and was introduced to the US, prefers marsh-like areas near water, and hunts for small fish, amphibians, insects and shrimp by standing on wood posts or driftwood and using its big wingspan to fly slowly over water sources, typically only appearing on the Athenian campus during wet seasons.

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    The Great Egret is a large white bird with a yellow beak and black legs that stands 37"-41" tall and has a 4' to 5' wingspan. It is native to Europe and was introduced to the US, prefers marsh-like areas near water, and hunts for small fish, amphibians, insects and shrimp by standing on wood posts or driftwood and using its big wingspan to fly slowly over water sources, typically only appearing on the Athenian campus during wet seasons.

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    The Great Egret is a large white bird with a yellow beak and black legs that stands 37"-41" tall and has a 4' to 5' wingspan. It is native to Europe and was introduced to the US, prefers marsh-like areas near water, and hunts for small fish, amphibians, insects and shrimp by standing on wood posts or driftwood and using its big wingspan to fly slowly over water sources, typically only appearing on the Athenian campus during wet seasons.

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    Great Egret Characteristics

    Ardea alba Appearance: White body; bright yellow beak;


    black legs
    Size: 37"-41" in height; 4' to 5' wingspan
    The Great Egret is native to Europe and
    Call: High pitch yip
    was brought to the US many years ago.
    Location: Around water sources
    Their diet consists of small fish,
    amphibians, insects and shrimp. The Season: Winter
    Great Egret is found throughout the
    Americas and prefer to live in marsh-like
    areas with water. Because of their big
    wingspan, Great Egrets fly slowly but
    gracefully. They are typically only on
    Athenian's campus in the wet seasons. They often perch on big objects like wood posts or
    driftwood to hunt for insects in the water.

    Sources
    Cornell Lab of Ornithology
    Picture: Molly O’Brien ‘18

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