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Roger's egrets

from [Barbara Allan] [Permanent Link][Original]
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Subject: Roger's egrets
From: "Barbara Allan" <>
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 21:19:27 +1000

The Rarities Panel members individually considered Roger’s photos and the consensus so far is that they are all Intermediate Egrets. Dick Schodde suggested the following reasons:

  • Longish, dagger-shaped bill
  • Extent of facial yellow
  • Lack of bump on head (characteristic of Cattle Egrets)
  • Soft parts fine for an IE in non-breeding condition.

Barbara Allan, secretary, COG Rarities Panel

 

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