An elegant snowy egret hunts lunch

The snowy egret is much smaller than a great egret or a great blue heron.

Juvenile snowy egret hunting in the mud

Adult snowy egrets have black bills, black legs, and bright yellow feet. Juveiles' feet and legs are yellow-green.

High-flying snowy egret

The snowy egret and its flight silhouette have for decades been the official symbol of the National Audubon Society.