Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
(L 30" WS 46" Wt 1 lb)
Often seen running, jumping, spinning
and stomping in pursuit of fish.
and stomping in pursuit of fish.
South Padre Island21April2021
22April2013
Species
Status is
Threatened
in Texas
Threatened
in Texas
© BirdNote,
Bob Sundstrom
Egretta is from old French
aigrette for heron; rufescens
in Latin means reddish.
aigrette for heron; rufescens
in Latin means reddish.
© Audubon
Society
Society
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white morph