The great egret, scientifically named Ardea alba, is a bird that lives all over the world except the Arctic and Antarctic.

It is part of the Ardeidae family, and of the order of Pélecaniformes.

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It is recognizable by the little egret, which it has a black beak, black and yellow legs, it is smaller and has a white crest unlike the great egret which does not have one.

The great egret has an entirely white plumage. Its beak and legs are either completely black or completely yellow.

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It feeds mainly on fish and invertebrates.

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The great egret lives mainly in humid areas.

The great egret nests in rose gardens, along with other species such as little egrets, white spoonbills, cattle egrets, gray herons. She lays between 4 and 5 eggs.

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It is a very silent species.

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On the conservation status of IUCN, it is: LC Least concern.

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