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Intermediate EgretAlternate name(s): "Medium Egret", "Median Egret", "Smaller Egret" Size: 55-70 cm; wing span 1.05-1.2 m Body mass: 400 g (average) |
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Description
Classification
Distribution
Sightings
Photos
Breeding
Nest
Eggs
Behaviour
Food
Call/s
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Photos |
We have not taken photos of Intermediate Egrets in Oman yet, but have previously spotted Plumed Egrets, race "plumifera", in Australia.
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Food, Diet |
All egrets and herons prey on aquatic creatures in fresh water or estuaries (fish, frogs, snakes or crustaceans).
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Call(s)/Song |
For this species we have recorded the following call(s)/song. The
interpretation of their meaning is our own;
comments and suggestions for improvement 
are welcome.
These pages are largely based on our own observations and those of our contributors. The structure of these bird pages is explained HERE. For more salient facts on any bird species please refer to a field guide.
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Last updated:
Sat, 29 August 2026, 10:28 +00:00