Great Egret
Ardea alba
The great egret is a large, widely distributed egret. The four subspecies are found in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and southern Europe. Recently, it has also been spreading to more northern areas of Europe.
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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community
May 12, 2026
E Central Pkwy, Altamonte Springs, FL, US
bykinnor
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
May 12, 2026
Manten Cl, Prestons, NSW, AU
byJordan H
Research Grade
· 1 ID
May 12, 2026
Greenslopes Street at McCormack Street, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia
byErica
Research Grade
· 1 ID
May 12, 2026
Cliftleigh NSW 2321, Australia
byAmber Brodie
Research Grade
· 3 IDs