Did you know that snowy egrets can mate with members of other species of herons?
Snowy Egrets
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Snowy egrets are white with black beaks and legs.
Least Concern - Population Increasing
Habitat:
Forests near lakes, marshes, ponds, rivers, streams, swamps, and wetlands
nesting habits:
Snowy egrets build shallow oval nests in trees out of grass, rushes, sedges, Spanish moss, sticks, and twigs.
seasons snowy egrets are active in our area:
Spring, summer, fall, most winter
Diet:
Crustaceans, fish, frogs, insects, and worms
hunting Behavior:
Snowy egrets forage by stirring up the water and sticking their beaks in the water.
Commonly Confused With:
Cattle Egrets, Great Egrets, and Little Blue Herons
Snowy egrets are often confused with juvenile little blue herons because both are white.
Snowy egrets are often confused with great egrets because both are white birds with long necks.