Wildlifeof Bhutan
Medium Egret
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Basic stats
Clutch size
Typically 2–3 pale green eggs; up to 6
Size
56–72cm
Wingspan
105–115cm
Weight
About 400g
The medium egret is about 56 to 72cm long with a 105 to 115cm wingspan and weighs about 400g. The plumage is all white, the legs are generally dark and the bill thickish and yellow. The typical clutch is two or three pale green eggs with a smooth, slightly pitted shell, though there can be as many as six (Wikipedia, general species account).
The only source read for the Bhutan guide gives these details. No range, habitat or diet information was found, so none is stated, and its occurrence in Bhutan is flagged for checking.
Quick answers
- How many eggs does the Medium Egret lay?
- Typically 2–3 pale green eggs; up to 6
- How big is the Medium Egret?
- 56–72cm
- What is the wingspan of the Medium Egret?
- 105–115cm
- How much does the Medium Egret weigh?
- About 400g