MacMe Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 This bird had me scratching my head because it looks like a Snowy and a Great Egret, but not quite either. Looking around, could it be an immature Reddish Egret white morph? Unfortunately, the sun was low, making a lot of contrast. Photos taken 12/20/2021, Corpus Christi, TX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Definitely a Reddish Egret! Nice Bird! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just now, Aidan B said: Definitely a Reddish Egret! Nice Bird! I agree, but I’m not sure why. Why? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, IKLland said: I agree, but I’m not sure why. Why? Look at the second photo. See all the long feather strands. Edited January 12, 2022 by Aidan B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Aidan B said: Look at the second photo. Sorry, I’m still not seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, IKLland said: Sorry, I’m still not seeing it. I'm having a hard time explaining it, basically it's a difference in the texture in the feather strands, especially in the neck. Also note that there is no yellow lores. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/405065981 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/405044741 Edited January 12, 2022 by Aidan B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Aidan B said: I'm having a hard time explaining it, basically it's a difference in the texture in the feather strands, especially in the neck. Also note that there is no yellow lores. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/405065981 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/405044741 Thanks. The texture is hard to see, but the lores is much easier. For some reason I thought white morph reddish had yellow lores! But, I’ve only seen the dark morphs. Edited January 12, 2022 by IKLland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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