[Ardea alba]
Great Egrets are highly widespread and partially migratory, throughout most of the warmer temperate and more tropical regions of six continents. In North America they can be found as far north as some southern parts of Canada.
Great Egrets are 39 inches with a wingspan of about 51 inches. Distinguished by their long necks, yellow bills and dark legs. A group of egrets is called a 'heronry', but don't confuse them for Herons! Great White Herons look very similar: look for the buffy tan or yellowish legs on a Heron to make sure you're not confusing him for a Great Egret.
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