The egret is a very beautiful bird whose main symbolism is freedom, purity, longevity and happiness. In addition to this, because before it flies, it raises its wings upwards, this action symbolizes effort. Therefore, it also has the symbolism of "progress" and "leap".

The great egret is large and has neither crest nor breast feathers; the medium-sized egret has no crest but has breast feathers; and the egret and snowy egret are small and have both crest and breast feathers. Egret in the breeding period of the crown feathers and straw feathers can be used for decoration, commonly known as egret silk hair, often exported to Europe and the United States and the world.

Habitat

The egret's plumage is highly valued, with mostly white plumage and long decorative wedding feathers during the breeding season. Habits are generally similar to those of other herons, but some species have courtship displays that include showing off their plumage. Nesting in large flocks and defenseless, they are endangered as a result of indiscriminate hunting by humans. It is a wading bird that preys on small fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and crustaceans in shallow water. Builds large messy nests in trees or shrubs, or on the ground.

Feeds primarily on a variety of small fish, but also eats animal foods such as shrimp, crabs, tadpoles, and aquatic insects. Usually strolling along the riverside, saltpans or paddy fields pecking as it walks, its long beak, neck and legs appear to be very convenient for preying on animals in the water. When feeding, it gently wades into the water and strolls forward, its eyes constantly looking at the small animals moving in the water, and then suddenly use its long beak to peck into the water, and accurately peck the food into its mouth.