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Snowy Egret
Egreta thulus
(L 24" WS 41" Wt 13 oz)
Pinckney Island NWR
27Apr2011
Has a black bill with yellow
lores...also note the black
legs with yellow feet.
lores...also note the black
legs with yellow feet.
Species
Status is
Endangered
in Illinois
Endangered
in Illinois
Egretta is from old French
aigrette for heron; thula
refers to a region in the far
north.
aigrette for heron; thula
refers to a region in the far
north.
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