Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens), Sacaton WWTP, Pinal County

This Reddish Egret was found by Dave Pearson on 11 July and photographed by Doug Jenness on 12 July 2018

Casual fall visitor in Arizona; 4th record in Pinal County according to Doug Jenness. Nearly all records pertain to juveniles and are likely from nesting areas along the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) in Mexico.

A medium-sized heron, larger than Snowy Egret but much smaller than Great Blue Heron. Juveniles have an overall odd, creamy dark gray coloration with patchy pale rusty tones to head, neck, breast and wings; dark legs and dark, long straight bill; contrasting pale eyes.

12 July 2018, photo by Doug Jenness

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