Reddish egret
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The reddish egret is a medium-sized heron that is a resident breeder in Central America, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Gulf Coast of the United States, and Mexico. The egret is known for its unusual foraging behavior compared to other herons as... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Egretta rufescens
Conservation status: Near Threatened (Population increasing)
Mass: 1.4 lbs (Adult)
Wingspan: 46-48 inches
Family: Ardeidae
Genus: Egretta
Order: Pelecaniformes
Source: Encyclopedia of Life