great egret hunting the grass next roadside everglades national park

navigate by keyword : great egret standing grass next roadside everglades national park florida binomial name ardea alba common large white 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 normally impales prey long sharp bill still allowing striking distance hunting

Great egret hunting in the grass next to the roadside in the Everglades National Park. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Great egret hunting in the grass next to the roadside in the Everglades National Park.

Pictured is a great egret standing in the grass next to the roadside in the Everglades National Park in Florida. The binomial name is Ardea alba. 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.