Thanks Rich.
I did some research on the Great Egret.
It seems to be among the most widespread birds on Earth - found on all continents except Antarctica. Its diet varies depending on its location, but includes fish, crustaceans, small invertebrates and amphibians, marine or coastal worms, insects, small mammals such as rats and ground squirrels, small lizards, other birds such as songbirds, small turtles, and probably a lot more.
And they have a variety of feeding methods: standing still then striking quickly when it spots something, slow walking, and even capturing prey (usually fish) while in flight.
With this varied diet and their ability to learn and use different hunting techniques tailored to different types of prey, it's no wonder that their range is so widespread (other than the cold regions of both hemispheres and isolated islands).
I did some research on the Great Egret.
It seems to be among the most widespread birds on Earth - found on all continents except Antarctica. Its diet varies depending on its location, but includes fish, crustaceans, small invertebrates and amphibians, marine or coastal worms, insects, small mammals such as rats and ground squirrels, small lizards, other birds such as songbirds, small turtles, and probably a lot more.
And they have a variety of feeding methods: standing still then striking quickly when it spots something, slow walking, and even capturing prey (usually fish) while in flight.
With this varied diet and their ability to learn and use different hunting techniques tailored to different types of prey, it's no wonder that their range is so widespread (other than the cold regions of both hemispheres and isolated islands).
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