Both egrets and cranes are long-legged wading birds with long necks and beaks. They are found in a variety of habitats around the world, including wetlands, grasslands, and forests.
Egrets are typically smaller than cranes, with long, white feathers and black or yellow legs. They are found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats, and they feed on fish, amphibians, and insects.
Cranes are larger than egrets, with long, pointed beaks and long legs. They are found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats, and they feed on fish, amphibians, reptiles, and insects.
Some well known species of Egrets include:
- Little Egret (_Egretta garzetta_)
- Great Egret (_Ardea alba_)
- Snowy Egret (_Egretta thula_)
Examples of Cranes include:
- Sandhill Crane (_Grus canadensis_)
- Whooping Crane (_Grus americana_)
- Common Crane (_Grus grus_)