EGRET

Ardea alba (water bird)

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Egret

Animal

Name: Egret
gender: female
Animal specie: Ardea alba (water bird)
Habitat: swamp

About It

Nutrition: Carnivorous
Food Offered: Fish
Food Qty: 0.6KG
Date Of Check-Up: January 10, 2026

Veterinary Observation

Subject: Egret - Appearance: Pure white plumage; long, slender silhouette. - Bill: Long, dagger-like, and bright yellow. - Neck: Long "S" curve; can extend rapidly for hunting. - Feet: Anisodactyl; long black legs and toes; no webbing. - Eyes: Yellow iris; sharp binocular vision for depth perception.

Mood Animal: Healthy

Optional Animal Details

Female Great Egret. Status: healthy. BCS: 2.5/5 (Lean, typical for the species). Feathering: Nuptial plumes (aigrettes) are in good condition. Legs/Feet: Integument is smooth; no pododermatitis or scaling. Respiratory: Air sacs are clear; calm respiratory rate. Oral: Beak is perfectly straight; tomia are sharp for gripping fish. Behavior: High stability while wading; successful foraging observed. Stable in swamp/wetland habitat.