Names: Great egret, common egret, large egret, great white egret, great white heron Scientific Name:Ardea alba Family: Ardeidae Location: Asia, Africa, Americas, Europe Habitat: temperate and tropical climates
This slow moving bird has a long beak and beautiful white plumage. They build nests in trees close to water with both parents incubating and feeding their young. Typically found near water these birds are a highly successful species as they can be found in many places of the world.