Habitat: This species of egret will be found in shallow or drier habitats, where it usually feeds. Distribution: Virtually cosmopolitan in warmer areas; in America from United States (wandering north to Canada) to extreme southern Chile and in West Indies. Natural History Notes: The Great Egret is partially migratory, with northern hemisphere birds moving south from areas with cold winters. It breeds in colonies in trees close to large lakes with reed beds or other extensive wetlands. It builds a bulky stick nest. The call at breeding colonies is a loud croaking "cuk cuk cuk". Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). This is a resident species. Characteristics: This large egret shows a uniform white plumage. It has a yellow beak and black legs and feet.