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Great Egret with Mating Plumage
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
St. Augustine, Florida

The Great Egret is found across much of the world, from southern Canada southward to Argentina, and in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is known to live nearly 23 years in the wild. The Great Egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society. Read more about the Great Egret