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KEY TO THE WATER BIRDS OF FLORIDA. 



Scotia. It is a common species in Florida, where it is ruthlessl}' shot for its 

 plumes. It breeds in colonies. The nest is a mass of sticks built in bushes 

 or small trees. The eggs are from three to five in number and pale blue in 

 color. 



Ardea egretta. 



Subgenus GARZETTA Kaup. 



ARDEA CANDIDISSIMA Gviel. 

 Snowy Heron. White Egret. 



Ardea candidissima. 



Adult : Entire plumage pure white, having in the breeding season extended plumes on the 

 back and also feathers on the crest lengthened ; bill black, becoming yellowish at the base ; 

 lores yellow ; legs black ; feet yellow. 



Length, 22 ; Wing, 1 1 ; Tarsus, 3.50 ; Bill, 3. 



