great egret, binomial name ardea alba, in a tree beside white rock lake in dallas, texas.

great egret binomial name ardea alba tree white rock lake dallas texas large distributed egret common large heron egret#39aph39#s wings partially outstretched neck gentle upright curve species breeds colonies trees close lakes reed beds extensive wetlands forages shallow water drier habitats feeding fish frogs amphibians small mammals reptiles crustaceans insects