great egret binomial name ardea alba flying low over the water white rock lake dallas texas

navigate by keyword : great egret binomial name ardea alba standing shallow water white rock lake dallas texas common large heron species breeds colonies trees close lakes reed beds extensive wetlands forages drier habitats feeding fish frogs amphibians small mammals reptiles crustaceans insects normally impales prey long sharp bill still allowing striking distance

Great egret, binomial name Ardea alba, flying low over the water of White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Great egret, binomial name Ardea alba, flying low over White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Great egret, binomial name Ardea alba, flying low over the water of White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas.

Pictured is a great egret, binomial name Ardea alba, standing in shallow water in White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas. It is also known as the common egret, large egret, great white egret or great white heron. The species breeds in colonies in trees close to large lakes with reed beds or other extensive wetlands. The great egret forages in shallow water or drier habitats, feeding mainly on fish, frogs, other amphibians, small mammals, small reptiles, crustaceans, and insects. It normally impales its prey with its long sharp bill by standing still and allowing prey to come within striking distance.