Kern National Wildlife Refuge - Snowy Egret

cr- Snowy Egret (6), originally uploaded by kimberzy.

There are a few types of egrets found here at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge, such as the Great Egret, Snowy Egret and Cattle Egret. This Snowy Egret is distinguished by its black bill and black legs with yellow feet. The Great Egret is larger, with a yellow bill and black legs, while the Cattle Egret is smaller than the other 2, with a yellow bill and pale yellow or orange legs (legs are dark in juveniles).