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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Great Egret Ardea alba | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo courtesy of Ian Clayton | |
| Bird Family : | "Egrets and Herons" Ardeidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 1m. Call, harsh croaks. Eats insects, frogs and small fish. |
| Typical Habitat : | Floodwaters, rivers, wetlands and intertidal flats. |
| Distribution : | Common to most of Australia, except the arid interior. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeding. Nest in colonies. Main breeding season, October to March, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| EPBC : | Migratory |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (59) .. observations (183) .. habitats seen (6) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) | |
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