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Medium Egret

Risk Level

High Risk

Size

Medium

400g

Quick Facts
  • All white plumage with generally dark. Thick yellow bill, often tipped black.

  • Breeding bird may have a reddish or black bill, and dull yellow or pink on their upper leg region

  • Feed on small fish, amphibians, insects and crustaceans

  • Usually stalk prey on mud, grass or shallow water

Habitats / Attractants

Grasslands

Wetland habitats

Standing water bodies

Dispersal Methods

Long Range Acoustic Device

Iridescent Tape Deployment

Chemical Spraying

Stockwhip

Pyrotechnics

Grass Management

Laser

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