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Egrets of Singapore

A1. 12 Jun 2022

FE 200-600/5.6-6.3 G

GM 600/4. 10 Sept 2022

Manfrotto Series 190

Berlebach Report 8013

GHFG1.  14 Dec 2021

WH-200II. 29 Jun 2024

 

 

Many Egrets, Herons and Storks gathered at Kingfisher Pod at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve during low tide to feast on the shrimps.

Medium Egret (Intermediate Egret)

Superficially resembles Great Egret but much smaller and has a shorter bill, more rounded head, and shorter, less distinctly kinked neck. Bill yellow, often tipped black. Unlike Great Egret, the greenish-yellow gape line does not extend behind the eye. Legs black.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

Great Egret

Largest of the white egrets. Longer necked than all other egrets, and neck distinctly kinked. Non-breeding birds have yellow bill and facila skin, and black legs. Breedings birds are black-billed with bluish facial skin.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

 

 

 

Marsiling Park, 30 Nov 2024

f8 1/1600. ISO 1250, GM600 TC1.4x, 190XPROB/WH-200II

 

Eastern Cattle Egret

Smaller and stockier than other egrets, with relatively shorter bill and neck, often appearing hunched. Birds in breeding plumage are rufous-orange on head, neck, breast and back. Bill reddish with yellow tips, leg pinkish red. Non-breeding birds entirely white with yellow bill and facial skin, and black legs.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah