The Great Egret, also known as the White Heron (Ardea alba), measures between 80 and 105 cm (31 to 41 inches) from beak to tail, with a wingspan ranging from 130 to 170 cm (51 to 67 inches). Its weight varies between 700 and 1,500 grams (1.5 to 3.3 pounds). It is a large, slender aquatic bird with white plumage, capable of reaching up to one meter (3.3 feet) in height.
