The Snowy Egret is a wild bird that can usually be found in South America or the US coastlines. This bird is the most elegant of the herons, the slender Snowy Egret sets off immaculate white plumage with black legs and brilliant yellow feet. Often forages actively, walking or running in shallow water, also standing still and waiting for prey to approach. They also may stir bottom sediments with feet to startle prey into motion. Unfortunately, the species was slaughtered for its plumes in the 19th century, but protection brought a rapid recovery of numbers, and the Snowy Egret is now more widespread and common than ever. Its delicate appearance is belied by its harsh and raucous calls around its nesting colonies.