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Dive into the fascinating life of the Eastern Great Egret in this video! Discover how this graceful wetland bird uses its slow, patient, and persistent stalking behavior to hunt effectively in shallow water.

Learn why the Egret primarily feeds alone, avoiding competition and selecting empty foraging spots, even when nesting colonially. We reveal its unique hunting method—spearing its prey with its bill while walking or standing still—and detail its diet, which includes smaller fish, insects, crustaceans, and molluscs.

The video also explores its vast global population (estimated at 300,000) and wide range across Southern and Eastern Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

In New Zealand, it's known by the Māori name Kotuku, long a symbol of something rare and beautiful. Find out how the high value placed on its stunning white feathers in the 1800s drove it to the brink of extinction. Finally, we discuss the major threats it faces today, including changes to wetland habitats and the impact of environmental contaminants.

Watch now to appreciate this magnificent waterbird and its struggle for survival!

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