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great white egret

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Also known as: American egret, Casmerodius alba, Egretta alba, common egret

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The great white egret, Egretta (sometimes Casmerodius) alba, of both hemispheres, is about 90 cm (35 inches) long and bears plumes only on the back. The American populations of this bird are sometimes called American, or common, egrets.
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