Reddish egret

According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department , there are only 1,500 to 2,000 nesting pairs of Reddish Egrets in the United States - and most of these are in Texas. They are classified as threatened in Texas and receive special protection.

The Reddish egret is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) is a small heron. It is a resident breeder in Central America, The Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Gulf Coast of the United States, and Mexico. There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range. In the past, this bird was a victim of the plume trade. More

Reddish EgretThe reddish egret stands about 2½ feet tall and has a wingspan of about 46 inches. It has a blue-gray body and wings with a reddish neck and head. Adults in breeding plumage have long plumes on their heads and necks. It has long blue legs and a pointed salmon-pink bill with a black tip. It usually holds its neck in an "S" shape when it is in flight and when it is at rest. A white morph of the reddish egret is found in some areas. More

A medium to large heron of shallow salt water, the Reddish Egret comes in a dark and a white form. It is a very active forager, often seen running, jumping, and spinning in its pursuit of fish. More

of Mexico, the Reddish Egret is the rarest and least well-known of the North American herons. Unlike slower-moving hunters in its family, this egret is notable for its spirited foraging techniques. Range & Distribution The Reddish Egret is a coastal species with a limited range. Seldom found inland, it breeds along the Gulf Coast of Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama, and around both coasts of Florida. It is also seen in southern California, Mexico, Belize, Cuba, the Bahamas, and other Caribbean islands. More

The Reddish Egret is considered one of the most active herons, and is often seen on the move. It stalks its prey visually in shallow water far more actively than other herons and egrets, frequently running energetically and using the shadow of its wings to reduce glare on the water once it is in position to spear a fish; the result is a fascinating, graceful dance. It eats fish, frogs, crustaceans, and insects. The bird's usual cry is a low, guttural croak. More

Similar Species: Dark morph Reddish Egret is closest to Little Blue Heron, but differs in bill color (Little Blue is two-toned with bluish base), body structure (Reddish Egret is lankier), and behavior. Reddish Egret is usually very active and animated, often chasing fish, leaping into the air, and shading the waters with open wings. White morph birds may superficially resemble Great Egret, but differ in bill and leg color, body structure, behavior, and habitat. More

of Mexico, the Reddish Egret is the rarest and least well-known of the North American herons. Unlike slower-moving hunters in its family, this egret is notable for its spirited foraging techniques. Appearance: These medium-sized herons weigh one pound, and grow to a height of more than two feet, with a wingspan of four feet. Reddish Egrets have two distinctly different color forms: white and dark. More

Reddish Egret has two morphs, dark morph and white form. PROTECTION / THREATS / STATUS: Reddish Egret populations are threatened by destruction and habitat loss in coastal habitat, with residential and commercial development. These disturbances change the high salinity of coastal waters that this species prefers, reducing their food resources. They were hunted for feathers in the last centuries, but now they are protected and populations are increasing slowly. More

The Reddish Egret has a large range, estimated globally at 550,000 square kilometers. Native to the Americas and nearby island nations, this bird prefers subtropical or tropical forest and intertidal or supratidal marine ecosystems. The global population of this bird is estimated at 60,000 to 75,000 individuals and does not show signs of decline that would necessitate inclusion on the IUCN Red List. For this reason, the current evaluation status of the Reddish Egret is Least Concern. More

Reddish egrets grow to a height of 27 to 32 inches (68 to 82 cm), with a wingspan reaching 46 to 49 inches (116 to 124 cm). Their distinguishing characteristics include two distinctly different color phases: a dark phase and a white phase. Reddish egrets in the dark phase are gray with a reddish head and neck feathers. More

The reddish egret, Hydranassa (or Dichromanassa) rufescens, of warm coastal regions of North America, has two colour phases: white and dark. The snowy egret, E. (or Leucophoyx) thula, ranging from the United States to Chile and Argentina, is... More

The Reddish Egret ( Egretta rufescens ) is a small heron. It is a resident breeder in Central America, the Caribbean and the southern USA in the Gulf states and California . There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range. Reddish The Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) is a small heron. It is a resident breeder in Central America, the Caribbean and the southern USA in the Gulf states and California. There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range. More

Reddish Egret stalks its prey in shallow water far more actively that other herons and egrets. It frequently runs energetically and uses the shadow of its wings as to drive prey before it; the result is a fascinating, graceful dance. It eats fish, frogs, crustaceans, and insects. Copyright: Wikipedia. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from Wikipedia.org - Relevant Web Resources: Audubon Watchlist ... USGS ... More

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Reddish Egret at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Orange County birding gets exciting when a birder spots a rare bird. The Reddish Egret usually lives in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mexico and points south, but occasionally we see them in here. It is considered a rare bird in California. Its presence has even made the local newspapers. More

* Comments: Reddish Egrets are typically found along the coast. Although usually reddish, there is also a white color morph. Both morphs have blue legs and a pink-based black-tipped bill. Feathers on the head give breeding adults a shaggy appearance. More

Davis: Rare reddish egret pays visit to Rankin Bottoms = * By Marcia Davis * Posted July 27, 2008 at midnight * Email * Discuss * Share » * Digg * Facebook * LinkedIn More

I've never seen a Reddish Egret in person. Beautiful work here. You've captured so many different moods and poses. Mangles Photography 18-Jun-2009 01:50 Fantastic Images, each and everyone a work of art Tomasz Dziubinski Photography 09-Nov-2008 16:18 Great gallery, excellent images, Vote. Michal Leszczynski 21-Apr-2008 09:18 Wonderful gallery, amazing pictures. V. More

A reddish egret standing on a sand bar. More

Egret #3 (fishing)Other Reddish Egret images of equal quality are available. More

Reddish Egrets have obviously reddish necks and heads and hang out on the coast, rarely this far inland. But then that's probably true about Tricolored Herons, too. Juvenile Little Blue Heron - Copyright 2006 by J R Compton. All Rights Reserved. No Reproduction in Any Medium Without Specific Written Permission. Juvenile Little Blue Heron — White with Black Edges, Green Legs and Feet and Two-tone Gray Beak Changing Little Blue Heron - Photograph Copyright 2009 by J R Compton. More

The Reddish Egret is a constant resident on the Florida Keys, to which it is so partial at all seasons that it never leaves them. Some individuals are seen as far east as Cape Florida, and westward along the Gulf of Mexico. Whether it may ever betake itself to fresh water I cannot say, but I never found one in such a situation. More

The Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) has been identified as a focal species of management concern due to extremely low population sizes (1,000-2,000) in the United States, restricted breeding and wintering ranges, and specific habitat requirements. Reddish Egrets are found in coastal saltwater habitats throughout Central America and the Caribbean but in the U.S. are found only in the Gulf of Mexico coastal states with the largest numbers located in Texas. More