Great Egret

Ardea Alba

Order:

Pelecaniformes

Family:

Ardeidae

Size:

80-104 cm

Weight:

700-1700 g

Taxonomy:

A. a. alba (Linnaeus, 1758)

Short Description:

The Great Egret (Ardea alba) in Pakistan is a majestic wading bird with a large size, measuring between 80 to 104 cm in length and weighing around 950 grams. This species is characterized by its all-white plumage, long black legs, and a distinctive yellow bill. The Great Egret is commonly found in lakes, marshes, wet meadows, and grasslands, often nesting in reed beds or dense vegetation. In Pakistan, these elegant birds can be observed foraging for fish, frogs, insects, and other small prey in wetland habitats, showcasing their graceful and deliberate hunting behavior.

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The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is distributed in Pakistan, particularly in wetland habitats such as lakes, marshes, and grasslands. These elegant wading birds can be observed foraging for fish, frogs, insects, and other small prey in various water bodies across the country. The Great Egret’s presence in Pakistan reflects its adaptability to diverse wetland environments, where it showcases its graceful hunting behavior and deliberate movements while searching for food.

The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is known for its graceful and deliberate hunting behavior. These elegant wading birds typically feed by walking in shallow water, where they search for fish, frogs, insects, and other small prey. While they usually feed by walking, Great Egrets can occasionally be seen swimming to catch prey.