Great Egret Mating Display, Stretch Display with Aigrettes Shown
by Jason Hahn
Long-legged Waders
Keywords: Great Egret wading birds egrets wetlands Florida Ciconiiformes ardidae ardeids ardea alba white bird
A Great Egret engaged in a mating display. This display is known as a stretch display with the head upright, and the scapular plumes, or aigrettes, flared out in a showy display. These "nuptial plumes" devlop during breeding season.
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