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December 22, 2006

Friday Feathers

The Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) is a medium-sized, white egret with slender black bill. Legs are black while feet are bright yellow. Head, neck and back have long, lacy plumes during breeding season. Sexes are similar.

Breeds locally from Oregon and California east to New England, mainly along coasts. Spends winters regularly from California, Arizona, and Virginia south to the West Indies and South America. Preferred habitats include marshes, ponds, swamps, and mudflats.

Cindy