Western Reef-Heron

Egretta gularis

Order

CICONIIFORMES

Family

Bitterns, Herons and Egrets (Ardeidae)

Code 4

WEHE

Code 6

EGRGUL

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger
Eye Color: Yellow
Head Pattern: Crested or plumed
Crown Color: Gray
Forehead Color: Gray
Nape Color: Slate gray
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 56-66 cm (22-26 in)
Weight: 400 g (14.1 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Gray
Underparts: Gray
Upperparts: Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Slow direct flight with deep, rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 102-109 cm (40-43 in)
Wing Shape: Broad-Wings, Long-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Gray
Under Tail: Gray
Leg Color: Brown-olive to dark brown.

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