Great Egret

Ardea alba

The Great Egret, scientifically known as Ardea alba, is a majestic wading bird found in wetland habitats across the world. With its long, slender neck and bright white plumage, it stands out as a symbol of grace and elegance. These birds are skilled hunters, using their sharp beaks to catch fish, frogs, and other small aquatic creatures. Great Egrets build their nests in colonies, often in tall trees near water, and are known for their elaborate courtship displays during the breeding season. Despite their widespread distribution, they face threats from habitat loss and pollution.

Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, lakes, and coastal areas

Great Egret

Tours where you can spot this bird

Kiskunsag National Park Birdwatching Day Trip
Kiskunsag National Park Birdwatching Day Trip
Hungary / Kecskemet Private tour 8h

A private birdwatching day trip in Kiskunsag National Park for Great Bustard, raptors, rollers, bee-eaters, wetland birds and seasonal geese...

From 100.00 EUR
Celestun Birding Day from Merida
Celestun Birding Day from Merida
Mexico / Celestun Private tour 1 day | 9h

A private birding day from Merida to Celestun Biosphere Reserve for flamingos, mangroves, coastal dunes and Yucatan specialties....

From 0.00 USD
Canada – Saskatchewan Birding Grand Tour: June 12-29, 2027
Canada – Saskatchewan Birding Grand Tour: June 12-29, 2027
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 18 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 1590.00 CAD
Greenwater Lake Birding Tour – 3 great days in warbler heaven
Greenwater Lake Birding Tour – 3 great days in warbler heaven
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 1290.00 CAD
Quill Lakes Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Moose Jaw or Regina – 2 great options for finding birds at Canada’s largest saline lake
Quill Lakes Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Moose Jaw or Regina – 2 great options for finding birds at Canada’s largest saline lake
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 890.00 CAD
Eastern Saskatchewan Birding Tour June 3 – 11, 2027 – from Saskatoon, Canada
Eastern Saskatchewan Birding Tour June 3 – 11, 2027 – from Saskatoon, Canada
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 9 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 50.00 CAD
Duck Mountain Park Tour from Saskatoon or Regina or Yorkton: 3 exciting days birding Saskatchewan’s eastern forests
Duck Mountain Park Tour from Saskatoon or Regina or Yorkton: 3 exciting days birding Saskatchewan’s eastern forests
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 2890.00 CAD
Tobago Wetlands Birding Tour
Tobago Wetlands Birding Tour
Trinidad and Tobago / Tobago Private tour 5h

A 5 hour Tobago wetlands and shorebird tour visiting Tobago Plantations Estate, Bon Accord Sewage Ponds and Grafton Estate....

From 80.00 USD
Caroni Bird Sanctuary Kayaking Nature Tour
Caroni Bird Sanctuary Kayaking Nature Tour
Trinidad and Tobago / Caroni Group tour 1 day | 3h

A guided Caroni Swamp kayaking session with support boat, instructors and mangrove wildlife watching....

From 240.00 TTD
Sunrise Tour of Caroni Bird Sanctuary
Sunrise Tour of Caroni Bird Sanctuary
Trinidad and Tobago / Caroni Group tour 1 day | 2.5h

An early-morning Caroni Swamp boat outing for sunrise, Scarlet Ibis flight, flamingos and mangrove wildlife....

From 200.00 TTD
Signature Caroni Bird Sanctuary Boat Tour
Signature Caroni Bird Sanctuary Boat Tour
Trinidad and Tobago / Caroni Group tour 1 day | 2.5h

A classic late-afternoon boat tour through Caroni Swamp mangroves for Scarlet Ibis roosting, herons, egrets, caimans and wetland wildlife....

From 20.00 USD
2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 2 days | 0h

A 2-day West Coast birding itinerary focused on coastal, wetland, fynbos and open-country birding north of Cape Town....

From 0.00 ZAR
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 10 days | 0h

A private or small-group Western Cape birding itinerary from Cape Town through the Cape Peninsula, West Coast, Tankwa Karoo, Agulhas Plain, ...

From 0.00 ZAR