Description Reddish egret



adult white morph


this species reaches 68–82 cm (27–32 in) in length, 116–125 cm (46–49 in) wingspan. body mass in species can range 364–870 g (0.802–1.918 lb). among standard linear measurements, wing chord 29–34.3 cm (11.4–13.5 in), tail 8.8–13 cm (3.5–5.1 in), bill 7.3–9.2 cm (2.9–3.6 in) , tarsus 11.7–14.7 cm (4.6–5.8 in). medium-sized, long-legged, long-necked heron long pointed pinkish bill black tip. distinctly larger other co-existing members of egretta genus, smaller great blue heron , great egret. legs , feet bluish-black. sexes similar, there 2 color morphs. adult dark morph has slate blue body , reddish head , neck shaggy plumes. adult white morph has white body plumage. young birds have brown body, head, , neck. during mating, males plumage stands out in ruff on head, neck , back.








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