Unless you live on the water, you probably don’t see a lot of egrets and herons in your backyard. These are mostly wetlands birds, made for foraging in the shallows with their long leg legs and ...

Distinguishing between similar-looking birds like egrets, ibis, and herons can be challenging for newcomers. Key identifiers for these birds include bill shape and color, leg color, and overall size.

A summer wetland landscape scene is only complete if a great egret is standing on the edge of the water. Its bright white plumage and elegant S-curved neck belie its loud croaking call. More than a ...