探検鳥類

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

The Snowy Egret is a beautiful white bird with long legs and a slender neck. It loves to hunt for fish and can often be seen wading in shallow waters.

生息地: Wetlands

外見

The Snowy Egret has stunning pure white plumage with a slender black bill and long, black legs. Its most distinctive feature is its bright yellow feet, which contrast sharply with its dark legs and body. During breeding season, it grows delicate, lacy plumes on its head, neck, and back.

AnimaliaChordataAvesPelecaniformesArdeidaeEgretta
Snowy Egret
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Snowy Egret

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

A group of egrets is called a 'congregation' or a 'colony' when nesting together!

Snowy Egrets build their messy stick nests high in trees or shrubs, often with other wading birds!

Wow! These birds were nearly hunted to extinction for their beautiful feathers in the 19th century!

Young Snowy Egrets are born helpless and need their parents to bring them food.

特殊能力

能力

Foot Wiggle Dance

Snowy Egret can stir its bright yellow feet in shallow water to flush out hidden fish and other prey for an easier catch.

能力

Lightning Lunge

Snowy Egret can rapidly extend its neck and jab its sharp bill at unsuspecting aquatic prey with incredible speed and accuracy.

能力

Feather Flare

Snowy Egret has specialized plumes that become extra fluffy during courtship, helping attract mates with a grand display.

サイズと詳細

長さ
56-66 cm
翼開長
100-107 cm
体重
0.35-0.45 kg
寿命
5-10 年
Top Speed
42 km/h
一度の産卵数
3-5
抱卵期間
20-24 日
渡りの距離
2000 km

食性と食事

Snowy Egrets are expert fishers, but they also eat many other small creatures found in the water.

主な食物

  • small fish
  • crustaceans
  • insects
  • frogs
  • worms
  • lizards

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Eastern Mosquitofish

Gambusia holbrooki

A small fish frequently caught in shallow waters.

eats

American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Opportunistically preys on egret eggs, chicks, or even adults.

symbiotic with

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Often nests in mixed colonies, sharing resources and protection.

shelters

Live Oak

Quercus virginiana

Builds nests in the branches of these sturdy coastal trees.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

よくある質問

Snowy Egretの長さは何ですか?

56-66 cm

Snowy Egretの翼開長は何ですか?

100-107 cm

Snowy Egretの体重は何ですか?

0.35-0.45 kg

Snowy Egretの寿命は何ですか?

5-10 年

Snowy Egretのtop Speedは何ですか?

42 km/h

Snowy Egretは何を食べますか?

Snowy Egrets are expert fishers, but they also eat many other small creatures found in the water.

Snowy Egretは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

Snowy Egretはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

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