Great Egret (Grootwitreier)

Egretta alba (66)

Zulu name: iLanda

Other names: Great White Egret

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Great Egret Canon 50D 400mm focal length 1/2500 sec exposure F6.3 ISO 640
December 2009 Ndumo Game Reserve, KZN Adult, breeding plumage
Great Egret Canon 40D 400mm focal length
August 2008 Rio Savane, Mozambique Adult
Great Egret Minolta Maxxum 5D 300mm focal length
November 2006 Kruger Park Adult

Experiences with species

Large size, all black legs and pronounced "S" shape of the neck while foraging are diagnostic.