Egretta (Noun)
Meaning
Small Old and New World herons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Egretta alba is one of the largest egrets and has a widespread distribution in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
- Some taxonomists recognize six subspecies within the genus Egretta, but there is some disagreement among researchers.
- Several Egretta species exhibit seasonal breeding, including Egretta gularis and Egretta dimorpha.
- One way to identify members of the genus Egretta is to note their generally more vibrant leg colors.
- Both old and new world populations of the great Egretta (Casmerodius albus) exist on most continents, depending on location and distribution of population within various islands, oceans.