Species profile
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Quick answer
Tall white heron with a yellow bill and black legs.
- Scientific name
- Ardea alba
- Family
- Ardeidae
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
- Genus
- Ardea
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Habitat
Marshes, shallow water
Recording Great Egret in your journal
When you see this bird, log the sighting with the date, the place and any photos. If it's your first, Feather Journal marks it as a lifer and adds it to your life list automatically — no spreadsheet, no re-typing.