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A colorful, large bird, the cattle egret grows up to 17 inches in height with a wingspan of up to 37 inches.  Some adult egrets, such as the one pictured above, are known as "adult alternate egrets" because they sport red or orange bills, red legs and have buffy, orange-like feathering around the head, neck and back.  Here, an adult takes flight.  This picture was taken in a swampy area in Douglas, Georgia.


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© Bruce Gourley 2006