Dimorphic Egret
Egretta garzetta dimorpha
Egretta garzetta dimorpha
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Dimorphic Egret Egretta garzetta dimorpha |
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The dimorphic egret or little egret (dimorphic) is a subspecies of the little egret (E. garzetta) and is found along the coast. The dark morph in the top photo was seen on Mafia Island, courtesy of Jan van den Hombergh; the immature and 3 light morphs, at Ushongo, courtesy of Paul Oliver. The bird in the lower left two photos was seen in the mangrove swamp at Ushongo. The right lower photo is courtesy of Daniel Rosengren. Click the left photo to see more examples including flight and breeding plumage. |
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