Yellow-billed Egret
NameYellow-billed Egret
Common NameYellow-billed Egret
Scientific NameEgretta eulophotes
FamilyArdeidae
Wingspan (cm)88
Length (cm)66
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsEntirely white plumage. Non-breeding adults have a yellow bill with a darker tip and dark legs with yellow soles. Breeding adults develop a shaggy crest, filamentous plumes on the back, and the bill becomes entirely yellow with bright yellow lores.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent outside of breeding colonies. Calls include low croaks, grunts, and harsh squawks, especially during courtship or when disturbed.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatswetland, coastal
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds in East Asia, including coastal areas of China, Korea, and Russia. Winters south to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresall-white plumage, yellow bill, dark legs with yellow soles (non-breeding), yellow lores (breeding), shaggy crest (breeding)
Description
The Yellow-billed Egret is a medium-sized, all-white egret characterized by its distinctive yellow bill and dark legs. It typically forages in shallow freshwater and saltwater habitats, often standing still or slowly wading to catch its prey.
