The Snowy Egret is a medium-sized, totally white egret with a long
slender black bill with yellow lores. The eyes are yellow and legs
are black while feet are bright yellow. The head, neck and back
have long, lacy plumes during breeding season. The bird is
generally silent and feeds on crustaceans, insects, and fish.
The Snowy Egret prefers to breed in large areas of inland and
coastal wetlands. Their range extends from the southern Great Lakes
and southwestern United States to South America. Breeding takes
place in eastern North America on the coastlines of the Atlantic
and Gulf Coast, and along inland rivers and lakes. Nests are built
in trees and low shrubs, and nesting takes place in colonies.
Northern populations migrate to Central America and the West Indies
during winter months.