Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) We actually have three different species of white egrets in the ...

The Snowy Egret customizes its hunting approach to the sort of prey it’s pursuing. Submitted photo Although the Snowy Egret is a smaller version of its well known cousin, the Great Egret, it’s just as ...

Several species of wading birds, especially herons and egrets, make Eastern Iowa their home in warmer months. They are larger, elegant birds with long proportions. Their bills are knifelike and ...

North Dakota generally is not considered good country for white egrets. Nevertheless, on a drive across the state last week, I saw two species of half a dozen that occur on the continent. These were ...

The Auk: Ornithological Advances aims to advance fundamental scientific knowledge by increasing the basic knowledge of bird species, both living and extinct, and the knowledge of broad biological ...

Jonathan Snyder sent a pretty portrait of a snowy egret on a branch at Pleasure House Point. Notice its black beak and its yellow feet in contrast to the yellow beak and black feet of the great egret.