Hainault Forest
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Great White Egret

Ardea alba


A large bird belonging to the Heron family. It may resemble the Little Egret but is noticeably larger and has black feet instead of yellow. The bill is yellow, darkening during the breeding season. Its diet includes fish, insects, and amphibians, which it captures with its sharp bill.

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