Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

The Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) is a small, elegant wading bird found in shallow coastal and inland waters of the Americas. It is characterized by its slender black bill, distinctive yellow feet, and beautiful white plumage. During the breeding season, it develops long, delicate plumes on its back, head, and neck. Snowy Egrets are skilled hunters, using their sharp bills to catch fish, crustaceans, and insects. They often forage alone or in small groups, wading through the water and using their feet to stir up prey. These birds are known for their graceful and agile movements, making them a delight to observe in their natural habitat.

Habitat: Coastal and inland shallow waters

Snowy Egret
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Rio de Janeiro Atlantic Forest Private Birdwatching with Falcon Birdwatching
Rio de Janeiro Atlantic Forest Private Birdwatching with Falcon Birdwatching
Brazil / Rio de Janeiro Private tour 1 day | 4h

Flexible private half-day or full-day birdwatching in Rio de Janeiro and Atlantic Forest habitats with Francisco Falcon, customized by seaso...

From 0.00 BRL
Tobago Wetlands Birding Tour
Tobago Wetlands Birding Tour
Trinidad and Tobago / Crown Point / Bon Accord, 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
Birding in the Colombian Andes - Araucana Lodge: Choco Endemics Bonanza
Birding in the Colombian Andes - Araucana Lodge: Choco Endemics Bonanza
Colombia Group tour 9 days | 0h

Experience one of Colombia’s most spectacular birding adventures on this 8-day journey through the Chocó Bioregion and the Western Andes....

From 2495.00 USD Next: 2026-02-28
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 Next: 0000-00-00
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 Next: 0000-00-00
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 Next: 0000-00-00