The Great Egret
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
The Great Egret
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This long-legged, S-necked white bird is found throughout much of the world. During the breeding season, great egrets have long plumes that fall gracefully from the back of the bird, extending beyond the tail. These feathers are lost by summer.
The great egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society and represents a conservation success story. The snowy white bird's beautiful plumage made it far too popular in 19th-century North America. Great egrets were decimated by plume hunters who supplied purveyors of the latest ladies' fashions. Their populations plunged by some 95 percent. Today the outlook is much brighter. The birds have enjoyed legal protection over the last century, and their numbers have increased substantially.
Copyright 2016 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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February 15th, 2016
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