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Great Egret (Ardea alba)
Linnaeus, 1758. 4 subspecies recognized, here are shown alba (Spain) and egretta (Brazil and Costa Rica).
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Breeding plumage
The lores begin to turn into green and it developes long ornamental plumes on back. The bill keeps yellow, it doesn't turn into black as occurs in subspecies alba.
C.A.T.I.E., Cartago, Costa Rica, Neotropical Region
Date: 29 june 2010
Author: Yaiza Aragón
 
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Breeding plumage
Breeding plumage