snowy egret

snowy egretSnowy egret (Egretta thula).
snowy egret
snowy egretSnowy egret (Egretta thula).

snowy egret, (Egretta thula), white New World egret (family Ardeidae). It is about 24 inches (60 cm) long and has filmy recurved plumes on the back and head. Formerly hunted for its plumes, it ranges from the United States to Chile and Argentina.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: snowy egret
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 16 January 2020
Access Date: March 14, 2025