great egret binomial name ardea alba just after taking off from tree white rock lake dallas texas |
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| navigate by keyword : great egret binomial name ardea alba taking flying tree white rock lake dallas texas large distributed common heron species breeds colonies trees close lakes reed beds extensive wetlands forages shallow water drier habitats feeding fish frogs amphibians small mammals reptiles crustaceans insects |
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| Pictured is a great egret, binomial name Ardea alba, just after taking off flying from a tree on White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas. This large, widely distributed egret is also known as the common egret, large egret, great white egret and 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 in drier habitats, feeding mainly on fish, frogs, other amphibians, small mammals, small reptiles, crustaceans, and insects. |
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