- Scientific Name: Ardea alba
- Length: Up to 3.5 feet (1.1 meters)
- Wingspan: Up to 6.5 feet (2.0 meters)
- Weight: 2-4 lbs (0.9-1.8 kg)
- Lifespan: 15-20 years in the wild
- Diet: Primarily fish, amphibians, reptiles, and crustaceans
- Habitat: Freshwater marshes, wetlands, and coasts
- Interesting Fact: Great egrets have a remarkable ability to stand perfectly still for long periods, waiting for prey to come close enough to spear with their sharp bills.
Great Egret
