Wildlifeof Bhutan
Great Egret
Storks, Herons, Ibises & Pelicans
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Ardea alba
Basic stats
Habitat
Breeds in colonies in trees close to large lakes with reed beds or other extensive wetlands
Size
80–104cm; up to 1m tall
Wingspan
131–170cm
Weight
700–1,500g
The great egret stands up to 1m tall and measures 80 to 104cm in length with a wingspan of 131 to 170cm. Body mass ranges from 700 to 1,500g, averaging about 1,000g (Wikipedia, general species account).
It breeds in colonies in trees close to large lakes with reed beds or other extensive wetlands, preferably at 3 to 12m up. The source read for the Bhutan guide gives these details only. No plumage, range or diet information was found, so none is stated, and its occurrence in Bhutan is flagged.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Great Egret live in?
- Breeds in colonies in trees close to large lakes with reed beds or other extensive wetlands
- How big is the Great Egret?
- 80–104cm; up to 1m tall
- What is the wingspan of the Great Egret?
- 131–170cm
- How much does the Great Egret weigh?
- 700–1,500g