Birds of Cuba Search Box
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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Snowy Egret
Aigrette neigeuse
Spanish: Garceta nívea
Latin: Egretta thula
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Snowy Egret
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24" 61cm | 41" 104.1cm | 13oz 368.5g | Ardeidae | Egretta thula |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Snowy Egret is seen throughout the southern regions of the US and along the eastern coastlines. It is a common wading bird seen on the Caribbean islands and in Mexico. This egret can be identified by its black coloured legs with a yellow stripe from top to bottom, and its yellow feet. It is a native bird of Cuba.