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Reddish Egret
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Marshes, shorelines.
Diet: Fish, frogs, crustaceans.
Best time to spot: Stalks the shallows.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Reddish Egret sits in our Rare tier for the US: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It belongs to the herons, egrets, and bitterns family.
Recent US sightings
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