The word "egret" comes from the French word aigrette that means both "silver heron" and "brush", referring to the long, filamentous feathers that seem to cascade down an egret's back during the …

Apr 12, 2016 · The elegant Great Egret is a dazzling sight in many a North American wetland. Slightly smaller and more svelte than a Great Blue Heron, these are still large birds with impressive wingspans.

This guide has covered the six white heron and egret species commonly found in North America: the Snowy Egret, Great Egret, Cattle Egret, Little Blue Heron, Reddish Egret, and the Great “White” …

Nearly wiped out in the United States in the late 1800s, when its plumes were sought for use in fashion, the Great Egret made a comeback after early conservationists put a stop to the slaughter and …

May 9, 2025 · Discover 10 types of egret with their unique features, traits, and habitats. Explore these graceful birds and learn what makes each species special.

Oct 6, 2025 · The egret (Ardeidae) is a long-legged, long-necked, wading bird inhabiting every continent. It lives in freshwater and saltwater habitats, such as marshes and wetlands, where it spends its day …

egret, any member of several species of herons (family Ardeidae, order Ciconiiformes), especially members of the genus Egretta. Most egrets have white plumage and develop long ornamental …