Cattle Egret vs Snowy Egret
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Cattle Egret
0.56 m
Human
1.75 m
Snowy Egret
0.66 m
| Cattle Egret | Snowy Egret | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.27–0.512 kg | 0.35–0.45 kg |
| Length | 46–56 cm | 51–66 cm |
| Wingspan | 88–96 cm | 0.88–1.05 m |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–17 yrs | 6–17 yrs |
| Incubation | 23 days | 22 days |
| Offspring | 2–5 | 2–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Grassland, Farmland, Savanna, River, Lake | Wetland, Coast, Mangrove, River, Lake |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | North America, South America |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |