Great Egret Ardea alba
Owned by David Fefferman (@David).
Notes
The bird is standing on asphalt, likely in an urban or suburban environment.
Details
Identification
- Bird Family
- Ardeidae
- Family Common Name
- Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
- Life Stage
- Adult
- Sex
- Unknown
- Size
- large
- Color
- white
- Wing Shape
- Broad
- Tail Shape
- Long
- Plumage
- Definitive Basic
- Plumage Description
- Entirely white plumage with yellow bill and black legs.
Observation Details
- Date Seen
- Oct 14, 2026
- Time Seen
- 12:39
- Location Name
- Mission Viejo
Environment
- Habitat Type
- Wetland (Marsh)
- Weather Conditions
- Clear
Behavior
- Behavior Observed
- Flying, Resting
Observer Notes
- Distance to Bird
- 10
- Distance Unit
- Meters
- Confidence Level
- Certain
Tracking & Conservation
- Life List Bird
- No
- Conservation Status
- Least Concern (LC)
- Added Details
- The bird is standing on asphalt, likely in an urban or suburban environment.
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Observation Details
Environment
Behavior
Observer Notes
Tracking & Conservation
Added Details
The bird is standing on asphalt, likely in an urban or suburban environment.
Item Lore
The Great Egret is a striking example of the Ardeidae family, characterized by its large stature and entirely white plumage. These birds are prized by observers for their elegant silhouette, defined by broad wings and a long tail that make them a prominent sight in their natural habitat.
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Added Details
The bird is standing on asphalt, likely in an urban or suburban environment.
Observation Details
Environment
Behavior
Observer Notes
Tracking & Conservation
Item Lore
The Great Egret is a striking example of the Ardeidae family, characterized by its large stature and entirely white plumage. These birds are prized by observers for their elegant silhouette, defined by broad wings and a long tail that make them a prominent sight in their natural habitat.