Snowy Egret

Heron Species Types of Birds American Bittern Black-crowned Night Heron Great Blue Heron Great Egret Green Heron West Coast Herons

Snowy egrets are the smaller and typically warmer weather egrets native to the United States.

A large population lives year round from the equator up to Southern California. They are common summer residents on both coasts, found along both salt and fresh water bodies searching for fish.

At a distance, the black bill serves as a good field mark to differentiate snowy egrets from great egrets.

© 2004. Patricia A. Michaels