Reddish Egret In Mating Plumage (Egretta rufescens)

            JN Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Sanibel Island, Florida
USA

The reddish egret (Egretta rufescens) is a medium-sized heron. It is a resident breeder in Central America, The Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Gulf Coast of the United States, and Mexico. There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range. In the past, this bird was a victim of the plume trade. 

According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, there are only 1,500 to 2,000 nesting pairs of reddish egrets in the United States — and most of these are in Texas. They are classified as "threatened" in Texas and receive special protection. 

The reddish egret is considered one of the most active herons and is often seen on the move. It stalks its prey visually in shallow water far more actively than other herons and egrets, frequently running energetically and using the shadow of its wings to reduce glare on the water once it is in position to spear a fish; the result is a fascinating dance. 

It eats fish, frogs, crustaceans, and insects. The bird's usual cry is a low, guttural croak. 

Reddish egrets' breeding habitat is tropical swamps. It nests in colonies, often with other herons, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. These colonies are usually located on coastal islands. These birds have raucous courtship displays. 

They generally involve shaking of the head during the greeting ceremony, followed by chases and circle flights. They also involve raising of the neck, back and crest feathers, accompanied by bill clacking, similar to the tricolored heron. – Wikipedia

Taken in: United States / Florida / Sanibel (show map)

Taken on: March 28, 2019

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JN Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge 2019

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Reddish Egret

Egretta rufescens

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1500 to 2000 Nesting Pairs

Most In Texas

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Stalks Prey

Shallow Water

Use Wings To Reduce Glare

Fascinating Dance

Nest In Colonies

Raucous Courtship Displays

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