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Once hunted with reckless abandon for their graceful plumes (think hats), Snowy White Egrets are making a comeback. The tidelands of the China Camp area and all of San Pablo Bay is home to this stoic creature.
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Identification: The snowy egret is a medium-sized, white heron with a slender, black bill, black legs and yellow feet. The area of the upper bill, in front of the eyes, is yellow but turns red during the breeding season. Showy, recurved plumes are present on the back during the breeding season. The snowy egret is much smaller than the great egret.
Source: Connecticut Deptartment of Energy & Environmental Protection
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Habitat: Marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes, shallow coastal areas and tidal flats. Weight: Up to 13 ounces. Length: 20-27 inches. Wingspan: 41 inches. Life Expectancy: In captivity, snowy egrets have lived over 16 years of age. Food: Fishes, shrimp, crayfish, fiddler crabs, snakes, snails, aquatic and terrestrial insects, lizards, frogs and aquatic vegetation.
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