Two Great Egret, Binomial Name Ardea Alba, On The Shore Beside White Rock Lake In Dallas, Texas. Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Pictured are two great egret, binomial name Ardea alba, on the shore beside White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas. This large, widely distributed egret is also known as the common egret, large egret, great white egret and great white heron. The species breeds in colonies in trees close to large lakes with reed beds or other extensive wetlands. The great egret forages in shallow water or in drier habitats, feeding mainly on fish, frogs, other amphibians, small mammals, small reptiles, crustaceans, and insects.