The Great Egret is a large, majestic bird native to many parts of the world. It has a long, slender neck and a white plumage that is highlighted by its bright yellow bill and black legs. The Great Egret is a graceful wader, often seen standing in shallow water
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The great egret, also known as the common egret, large egret, great white egret, or great white heron, is a large, widely distributed egret. The four subspecies are found in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and southern Europe. Recently, it has also been spreading to more northern areas of Europe. Distributed across most of the tropical and warmer temperate regions of the world, it builds tree nests in colonies close to water.