Great vs Intermediate Egret

["Dave Torr" <>]

The gape is a key feature if you can see it clearly - the other features
(being relative, like size) you mention work best if you have two birds to
compare.

2008/5/21 Roger Giller <>:

> Peter,
> My field guide, Simpson and Day 7th edition, makes no mention of the gape
> as a distinguishing feature. They refer mainly to the "flatter' forehead of
> the Great vs. Intermediate, the longer neck to body ratio, and the
> relatively longer, more slender bill of the Great.
> Regards.
> Roger