Great Egret

© John Turner M.D./VIREO

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA, United States

This egret's fancy plumes are displayed in courtship. Their popularity on ladies' hats nearly caused the demise of the species in America during the early 1900s. Great egret, Ardea alba. © John Turner M.D./VIREO. USA: Louisiana, Lake Martin

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Title: Great Egret
Creator: © John Turner M.D./VIREO
Location: USA: Louisiana, Lake Martin

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

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