Screaming Egret
I am not sure where this image was made but I am confident it is displaying an aggressive behavior towards another bird it was facing.
I am not sure where this image was made but I am confident it is displaying an aggressive behavior towards another bird it was facing.
I am not sure where this image was made but I am confident it is displaying an aggressive behavior towards another bird it was facing.
When egrets have their beaks wide open, they might be engaging in several behaviors. This can include thermoregulation, where they open their beaks to cool down in hot weather through gular fluttering. They might also be feeding, catching, or swallowing prey, or vocalizing during courtship, territorial displays, or communication with chicks. Additionally, wide-open beaks can indicate aggression or defense against threats, or simply yawning to stretch muscles or clear airways. Observing the context helps determine the specific behavior being exhibited.
