Egret: Egrets are members of the heron family, characterized by their long legs, slim bodies, and elegant plumes. The great egret (Ardea alba) is a large, all-white bird with a yellow bill and black legs. Smaller species like the snowy egret have delicate plumes during breeding season. Egrets are found in wetlands, marshes, and along shorelines, where they hunt for small fish, frogs, and insects by wading in shallow waters.