Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Great Egret

Great Egret

Great Egret

Scientific name is Casmerodius albus. This bird is a common breeding resident, found in the wetlands of Haryana. Locally called 'Bada Bagla', it is a lanky snow white bird with bare black legs. Height is about 35 inches with a black or yellow black colored bill.

Order: CICONIIFORMES Family: Ardeidae Size: 95 cm Food: Fish, frogs, insects, reptiles

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