Snowy Egret

Egreta thulus

  (L 24" WS 41" Wt 13 oz)

Nearly hunted to extinction for their
feathers...which in the late 19th Cent.
were valued at twice that of gold.

Marcos Melo, XC34840

Pinckney Island NWR

So. Carolina

27Apr2011

Has a black bill with yellow
lores...also note the black
legs with yellow feet.

 SPECIES
STATUS IS
ENDANGERED IN
ILLINOIS