Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae
About
The snowy egret is a small white heron. The genus name comes from Provençal French for the little egret, aigrette, which is a diminutive of aigron, 'heron'. The species name thula is the Mapudungun term for the black-necked swan, applied to this species in error by Chilean naturalist Juan Ignacio Molina in 1782.
Fun Fact
Elsewhere, in the southern part of the United States, it is migratory, breeding in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs throughout the year in the West Indies, Florida and coastal regions of North and Central America.
Diet
Eat fish, crustaceans (such as crabs, shrimp and crayfish), insects, small reptiles (such as lizards and snakes), snails, frogs, toads and worms (especially earthworms and other annelids).
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance