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Egretta

Egretta

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A small heron with a slender body and long legs that lives near water
  • noun
  • /ˈɛɡrɪtə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many species of Egretta are easily recognized by their graceful posture and striking white plumage.

Examples

  • The Egretta species are commonly found in wetlands across various continents.

  • The Egretta is often seen wading in shallow waters.

  • Researchers observed several Egretta individuals nesting near the riverbank.

  • The identification of the bird was confirmed as belonging to the Egretta genus.

  • Many Egrettas migrate during the colder months.

  • The Egretta heron stood still in the water, patiently waiting for fish to swim by.

  • During their migration, Egretta can often be seen flying in V-shaped formations across the sky.

Compounds

Egretta albus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large white heron found in the Americas that wades in shallow water to catch fish

Egretta caerulea
  • Specialized
9.9

A small blue-grey heron that wades in shallow wetlands in the Americas

Egretta thula
  • Specialized
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A small white bird with thin black legs and bright yellow feet

Surface Forms

Egretta singular
Egrettas plural

Etymology

Egretta comes from the French word aigrette, which means 'little heron' and also 'a small tuft of feathers', so you can picture the bird's fine feather tufts. That's why Egretta is the name for a group of small, slender herons with long legs.