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Egret ID - Qom/Iran (1 Viewer)

Shahrzad

Shahrzad

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My friends and I disagreed over this egret.
Little or great one??

Thank you for your attention.

Seen: (20 Sep. 2109) / 34.744845, 50.893401 There is a wetland in this semi desert area which is called Beheshte Masumeh.
 

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It's a Little Egret - bill is too long and slender for Great Egret. First year Little Egrets show greenish legs rather than the typical black with yellow feet. Note also the pale base to the lower mandible.
 
Thanks

CARERY said:
It's a Little Egret - bill is too long and slender for Great Egret. First year Little Egrets show greenish legs rather than the typical black with yellow feet. Note also the pale base to the lower mandible.
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I thank you "CARERY" for your explanation.
 
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