A Bird.

MattDeRoseMattDeRose Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
edited May 17, 2011 in Wildlife
We saw it at the Florida Zoo. Not sure what kind it is.

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  • MikeAldrichMikeAldrich Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2011
    Hey Matt, I'm still learning to identify all these Florida birds myself, so I'm not too sure, but welcome to the board! :D
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  • squirl033squirl033 Registered Users Posts: 1,230 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2011
    looks like an egret...
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2011
    Hi Matt! Welcome to the forum. Your bird is a Great Egret. They have an interesting history. In the late 1800's, their feathers were in such demand as decorations for women's hats., that they were hunted nearly to extinction. An ounce of their feathers sold for more than an ounce of gold. Thankfully they have made a great comeback and are no longer endangered. Best, Pam
  • MattDeRoseMattDeRose Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
    edited May 17, 2011
    PGM wrote: »
    Hi Matt! Welcome to the forum. Your bird is a Great Egret. They have an interesting history. In the late 1800's, their feathers were in such demand as decorations for women's hats., that they were hunted nearly to extinction. An ounce of their feathers sold for more than an ounce of gold. Thankfully they have made a great comeback and are no longer endangered. Best, Pam


    Hmmm... that's pretty neat. Thanks for the info!
    http://mtderose.smugmug.com/
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